Awareness Day
4th August 2022
Whether you’re commuting to work or not, you can still get involved. Whether it’s for early morning exercise, a lunch-break cycle to clear your head, leaving the car behind as you nip to the shops, or going for a cycle with friends and family. Whatever journey you’re planning on Thursday 4 August, get on your bike!
As fuel prices continue to soar, congestion increases and air quality reduces, have you considered changing your travel habits for the better?
There are many reasons to cycle as a form of transport. Whether it’s to boost your fitness, save money or as an environmental choice, getting on a bike has many benefits.
You can get a good bike for much cheaper than a car, and with no fuel costs and no motor tax to worry about – you can reduce your travel spending considerably. The Cycle To Work Scheme may also be worth considering, if you’d like to hire a bike. Simply log into the Employee Resources portal and search for Cycle To Work Scheme(external link opens in a new window / tab).
Cycling to work is one of the easiest ways to fit exercise into your everyday routine, and is a great workout for people of all ages. Regular cyclists typically enjoy a fitness level equal to that of a person ten years younger, and live up to two years longer than non-cyclists.
During rush-hour, a bicycle can be about as fast as a car – good if you hate traffic jams! It only takes around five minutes for an average cyclist to travel one mile – so if you live less than five miles from work, you could cycle there in under half an hour.
A bike is the only form of transport with zero carbon emissions. By cycling you will be helping to reduce noise, pollution and traffic congestion – contribution to a healthier environment for all.
Help keep yourself safe when sharing the road; more information on cycling safety is available on the Share The Road to Zero website, in The Highway Code or watch our TV ads >>> 'Cycling - blind spots and junctions' and 'Cycling - space and signal'
For more road safety and sustainable travel advice, sign up to Share The Road to Zero - zero road deaths in Northern Ireland. Pledging is quick, easy and free so sign up today at www.sharetheroadtozero.com because EVERY road death is one too many.
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