Studies show that the average worker in the UK will spend over half of their lives commuting to work and there are many problems with today's commute especially considering it can take up to 56 minutes a day and lots of people still travel by car!
That's where cycling comes in; not only does it have a whole heap of physical benefits, it can also help alleviate stress and improve our mental well-being too.
Here's why you should think about taking the bike instead of the car:
1. Decrease your stress levels
Cycling can directly help counteract the effects of stress by simply pedalling. When cycling, you pump more oxygen into your bloodstream and when it reaches your brain it encourages the release of the happiness hormone otherwise known as Endorphins - It also helps to suppress the stress hormone called Cortisol, who wouldn't want to benefit from that?
2. Increase your physical activity
We all know that cycling is a great way to get active and adding a bike into your daily routine can help you burn up to 560 calories a day! But there are many more benefits than just losing a few pounds; cycling can help improve your lung capacity and banish aches and pains you get from sat in your car and office chair all day, so get moving!
3. Save some cash
The average commuter spends around £146 a month getting to and from work. With train prices and fuel prices always on the up, cycling can actually cut costs in the long run. Yes, you will obviously have to outlay for the bike itself but once that is paid for the maintenance costs are half of what it costs to keep a car on the road. If you choose to cycle to work for a year you could save yourself up to £3000!
We can help get you sorted
If you are ready to saving some money and cycling to work, we can help get you set up. With a range of second hand and new bikes available, we've got something to suit everyone's budget.
We can also offer up to 25% off a new bicycle through the Cycle2Work Scheme. Find out more by calling our Hub Team on 01242 231690.
