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Five reasons to ride
Money Owning a car costs around £3,000 a year. Bikes cost about £75. There’s also a tax break scheme (IR 176) that allows employees to buy a new bicycle tax free to use for commuting.
Fitness Driving a car burns up about 58 calories an hour. Cycling at a reasonable pace uses up more than 400 calories an hour.
Environment Car emissions = loads. Bike emissions = zero.
Parking A bike is nearly always, easier than a car, unless you’re in a railing fascist zone.
Happiness There’s plenty of evidence to show that a bit of exercise every day is likely to improve your mental wellbeing, as well as toning your thighs. The same cannot be said of driving.