CYCLE TO WORK SAVE MONEY AND KEEP FIT (Cycling in General)

Member Name: mswhizz

Product:	Cycling in General
Date:	23/06/09 (37 review reads)
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Advantages: HELPS KEEP YOU FIT ND SAVES THE ENVIRONMENT

Disadvantages: CAN BE DANGEROUS

Cycling to work

How many of you out there own a bike?
Has it been for a ride lately?
How far from work do you live?
Leave the car at home!

I have been cycling to work for about five years now and it not only keeps me fit; it saves me money. I save approximately £520 per year. I arrive at work awake and I have much more energy. I am also helping the planet and just wish a few more would join in.

I must admit I was scared at first because of the volume of traffic and have heard some awful stories of accidents, but I consider the risk small if you follow the following checks: -

1. Wear a bright jacket - the illumines yellow are great and cheap to buy
2. Wear a quality helmet
3. Wear wrap around glasses (stops insects getting in the eyes)
4. Wear sensible shoes or trainers
5. Carry a drink (don't let yourself dehydrate)
6. Check your tyres and brakes
7. Don't listen to your ipod
8. Keep close to the kerb
9. Don't ride two abreast
10. Bright lights needed if dusk or dark

If you follow the above you should be safe. If you need to gain confidence take your bike to the park. If more and more people start riding to work maybe the government will get cycle lanes sorted out for us.

If you are on the school run why not all go by bike. Most schools are less than 5 miles from home. This would take about 20 mins on the flat. If you live in London most people who cycle arrive before those who take their car or use public transport (within a 5 miles radius of course).

Anyway, think about it!!!

Thanks for reading my review.

Summary: TRY IT YOU WILL BE PLEASED YOU DID ONCE YOU GET CONFIDENCE