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The Problem
UK transportation is a major contributor of green house gases with cars and lorries accounting for roughly 20% of all CO2 emissions. Every journey by car produces more harmful gasses. In addition short trips produce a disproportionately high amount of CO2, significant, as 1 in every 4 journeys is less than 2 miles.
Health benefits
Getting on your bike is good for you. Whether you are popping to the shops, or exploring the countryside the exercise burns calories and increases your metabolism making you feel and look healthier.
Cycling can help you meet the Government's latest target on exercise: that we should take part in some mild to moderate physical activity that leaves us out of breath for at least 30 minutes five times a week. Cycling is a low impact sport meaning that your exposure to suffering an injury is low.
What can I do?
Riding a bike particularly on short journeys can have a significant impact on the environment. Hiring one of our bikes not only allows you to fully explore your surroundings but it directly reduces pollution and comes with significant health benefits. Our quiet country roads and bridleways are waiting for you!
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