Rachel A encouraged Malcolm B to ride a bike!

Why do people cycle?

People cycle for heaps of different reasons, check out a selection from our community below!

“I cycle because..its cheap and cheerful!!”

- TRUDY C.

“I cycle because...I like it and it is good exercise”

- GEORGE B.

“I cycle ..”

- Quin D.

“I cycle because it keeps me fit, and hopefully I will live longer”

- Angela L.

“I cycle Because its really good”

- Alex W.

“I cycle good fun”

- kyle h.

“I cycle because it keeps me fit and i enjoy it”

- paul t.

“I cycle because car parking is too expensive”

- Oliver D.

“I cycle because I love whizzing down hills!!!”

- Tracey G.

“I cycle because... it helps me to stay fit and I share my car with a partner”

- James W.

“I cycle because cyclists have as much of a place on the roads as motor vehicles.”

- Matt P.

“I cycle because driving my car scares me & buses are slower.”

- Kerry W.

“I cycle because...its a fine day, people open windows!”

- Joseph B.

“I cycle because...its important being earnest”

- darcy b.

“I cycle ....not been cycling for 3 weeks (blinded by my 1year old)”

- Nick T.

“I cycle because...I wanted to try out my new cycle computer; many thanks.”

- David C.

“I cycle because I enjoy the freedom.”

- Simon R.

“I cycle because I want to gain a better level of general fitness!”

- Jackie W.

“I cycle because Pam tells me to.”

- Elly M.

“I cycle because the wife takes the car”

- Paul F.

“I cycle because i'm fat”

- Ian M.

“I cycle because it saves me money on fuel”

- Louise D.

“I cycle it keeps me fit and i enjoy it”

- steve d.

“I cycle because I'm quicker than the bus... this morning”

- Hannah F.

“I cycle because...it's cheap and quick”

- Kelly P.

“I cycle because I love it!”

- Sarah-Jane E.

“I cycle because...I love it! It is so refreshing, saves me money & keeps me fit!”

- Claire C.

“I cycle to train for a 436-mile Laos-Cambodia challenge to raise money for Scope”

- Tim D.

“I cycle because it helps with my fitness I love to be in the fresh air”

- Anne S.

“I cycle because... it's exercise and good fun!”

- Jackie H.

“I cycle because...it's better than the bus”

- Alison B.

“I cycle because.. it's great to slow down.”

- Rose H.

“I cycle because I am in training for a charity cycle ride I am taking part in”

- Rachel B.

“I cycle to get to work”

- Nick C.

“I cycle because. I need the exercise.”

- Marie T.

“I cycle because i enjoy the fresh air and a good way to exercise!!”

- Rebecca D.

“I cycle because...it saves money and commuting time”

- Kerry R.

“I cycle because...I want to get fit but can't stand going to the gym”

- Jo B.

“I cycle because I enjoy it, helps keep me fit & saves money!”

- rachel p.

“I cycle because...it's a great excuse for eating and drinking too much!”

- Jon G.

“I cycle to enjoy the countryside & to keep me active!”

- Linda H.

“I cycle because I have no car.”

- Eva W.

“I cycle because... I am the best.”

- Robin G.

“I cycle because...my mum dragged me out!”

- Ellie S.

“I cycle because...it's easier and cheaper than parking at work.”

- Stephen S.

“I cycle because...i drive a truck and i want to keep fit”

- kevin s.

“I cycle because...I enjoy it”

- pauline p.

“I cycle because...i want to get fit and stay fit”

- Rhys s.

“I cycle because it is healthy and the most efficient way to get around in town”

- Andrew H.

“I cycle because it is an important part of my triathlon training”

- mark l.

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Any questions about the Challenge? Please contact the Moving Forward Team at Somerset County Council:

Email: movingforward@somerset.gov.uk
Tel: 01823 356 033