Get your work/school mates on a bike!
Why do people cycle?
People cycle for heaps of different reasons, check out a selection from our community below!
“I cycle because...it's alot more fun than sitting in a stinky gym!”
- Lee C.“I cycle because I enjoy the freedon”
- Peter M.“I cycle because it takes the same time as to drive when it's busy”
- Mandy H.“I cycle because the effort of getting to the top is worth it to whizz down”
- Tracey V.“I cycle its a quicker way of getting to work then walking”
- Chris R.“I cycle because its easier than going to the gym.”
- Craig H.“I cycle I do not like cars”
- Elodie M.“I cycle because I like to!”
- Linda R.“I cycle because...its the only way to go!”
- Douglas W.“I cycle because it's a quicker, easier and healthier way of getting to work!”
- Michelle C.“I cycle on a bicycle”
- Jon W.“I cycle because...I love going past people sat at standstill in their cars!!”
- Duncan B.“I cycle because... I was born to ride”
- lance B.“I cycle ....whheeeeeee!”
- Hannah F.“I cycle because its good for my wallet! cars are expensive”
- emil g.“I cycle ...therefore i am.”
- felix s.“I cycle because it helps my general fitness and keeps my weight under control”
- Michele H.“I cycle because...I like riding through and past traffic jams.”
- Colin T.“I cycle because...we only have one car!”
- Anna O.“I cycle to get over the hills and far away”
- Mark T.“I cycle cos its free to park at Taunton Gateway and cycle the rest of the way!”
- Rob O.“I cycle because it's better than using the car”
- Cathy H.“I cycle its free to park at Taunton Gateway and cycle the rest of the way”
- Rob O.“I cycle because...It is a less stressful way to get to work”
- James K.“I cycle to stay fit and train for events...and because I love it!”
- Pete F.“I cycle because I love wearing lycra - maybe not”
- Quin D.“I cycle , because it is the fastest way, to get to work in the morning”
- Tomasz S.“I cycle because... I have for the past 50 years and it's a good way to travel”
- David C.“I cycle because... i like it!”
- Lauren A.“I cycle because... I hate being stuck in traffic..”
- Jon P.“I cycle because...my knees are knackered and I can't run anymore”
- Grant F.“I cycle because the traffic is so bad and its quicker!”
- Jon W.“I cycle because it's easy!”
- Dan W.“I cycle to lose weight and tone up - and get some fresh air!”
- Jacqueline B.“I cycle for fitness and the enjoyment.”
- SAM C.“I cycle i try to keep fit”
- Paul r.“I cycle because i enjoy it”
- Callum T.“I cycle because it's a great way to loose the wobbly bits!”
- Jo M.“I cycle because... he is made to!”
- scott m.“I cycle because I live in the town centre, the only way to travel!”
- Sharon C.“I cycle because my friend encouraged me to and I would like to get fitter”
- Malcolm B.“I cycle because my friend encouraged me to, and I enjoy it”
- Rachel A.“I cycle because...it's cheap and easy to get to work”
- Ian S.“I cycle because... Qpark threatened to tow my car”
- Scott P.“I cycle because you get to see the countryside and brilliant exercise.”
- Julia C.“I cycle .”
- Andy P.“I cycle so replace the withdrawn cycle repair service.”
- Jenny C.“I cycle because......”
- Janet P.“I cycle because...i enjoy spending time with my daughters”
- Tash W.“I cycle because I love seeing all the wildlife early in the morning”
- Alison C.“I cycle because...I need to get to work!”
- Helen G.“I cycle because...I want to get fitter”
- Glen C.“I cycle because...my car was off the road and I needed some tools.”
- Lee P.“I cycle because I always have and like to keep fit.”
- Andrew P.“I cycle because i love whizzing down the hills”
- Tracey V.“I cycle because I need to be fitter”
- Darren P.“I cycle because...the bicycle has healing powers”
- Jane C.“I cycle because I'm round”
- Lorraine W.“I cycle because it is fun!”
- Jamshid A.“I cycle it's a great way to travel & it keeps me fit :-)”
- JOANNE M.“I cycle because I love it”
- Simon D.“I cycle because its a good way to keep fit!!!!”
- HANNAH M.“I cycle because...I enjoy it”
- John K.“I cycle because the rest of the office are twisting my arm..”
- Graham J.“I cycle because it helps me to lose weight”
- Carol E.“I cycle because it is healthy fun and good for the environment”
- Colin M.“I cycle because...its a challenge!”
- Rachel A.“I cycle because...its my main mode of transport”
- Eira K.“I cycle because...its healthy, easy to park and helps the environment”
- Tracey R.“I cycle because I enjoy to have the fresh air”
- Brian K.“I cycle because I enjoy clearing my mind whilst cycling”
- Geoffrey M.“I cycle because I live near the sea and you get to see a lot more than in a car”
- Elaine H.“I cycle because I lost my parking permit”
- Dave C.“I cycle because it is good exercise”
- Pam B.“I cycle because...my friend encouraged me to”
- Shaun K.“I cycle because it is quicker and cheaper than taking the car to work”
- Richard H.“I cycle because it calms my roid rage.”
- ryan k.“I cycle because I like wearing lycra”
- Phil J.“I cycle because... its a good ay to keep fit”
- kerry s.“I cycle because it's nice to get out and get some fresh air.”
- Kirstie S.“I cycle because its good exercise”
- Lisa S.“I cycle because it saves me £4.10/day in parking.”
- Jo W.“I cycle because...it is healthier & cheaper than using the car”
- Geoff H.“I cycle fitness”
- Simon G.“I cycle because...it's quicker than walking and I don't drive”
- Christopher L.“I cycle its a way of life”
- Jonathan W.“I cycle because...it is the quickest and cheapest way to get to work every day”
- Deborah T.“I cycle because it is enjoyable and an environmentally friendly friendly way ...”
- Sarah L.“I cycle because...i wish to stay healthy”
- jackie p.“I cycle because...I prefer that to running”
- Karen K.“I cycle because its good for me,the air,the car & my purse!”
- audrey b.“I cycle because... its good for me and the environment”
- Edward H.“I cycle because I enjoy it and it save money”
- Helen M.“I cycle to exercise my dog”
- Charlotte W.“I cycle because... it saves me a fortune and keeps me fit!!!”
- Charles E.“I cycle because...its the easiest way to get around town”
- Steve w.“I cycle because...I love it”
- Sarah-Jane E.“I cycle because...I need to keep up with the cattle”
- Jeni W.“I cycle because...It's fun and good exercise!”
- Linzi S.“I cycle because...”
- Amanda W.Login
Statistics
Registered so far...
736 people
127 people hadn't cycled in more than a year before taking part in the Challenge. Great stuff!
5,031 cycle trips logged
41,039 miles cycled
5.3 million Kj of energy burnt (equivalent to
364 pounds of fat!)
3,676 trips cycled for transport purposes
(6,976 kilograms of CO2 saved!)
Keep up the great work everyone!
Contact
Any questions about the Challenge? Please contact the Moving Forward Team at Somerset County Council:
Email: movingforward@somerset.gov.uk
Tel: 01823 356 033
