Nimrod GabrielChances are, if you live in London, you’ve probably already formed your own opinion about cycling in the capital. We’ve all heard the horror stories; too-big HGV’s with too-tight corners, impatient drivers, rubbish cycling lanes; you get the picture, and often it’s not that pretty. However, there are far more reasons to love a two-wheeled urban voyage than to fear it – here are 10 of them.
See the places the tour-buses can’t access
You can ride along the River Thames or cruise through the green serenity of the parks, experiencing the traffic free parts of London where the magic really happens.
Learn local knowledge and quirky stories about our capital
Our London loving tour guides are passionate about the culture and history of our incredible city and are sure to tell you some things you didn’t know about it!
Cover more ground than a walking tour
How else can you fit in a visit to London’s big hitters like Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden, Big Ben, The City of London, St Paul’s Cathedral and more, all in just a few hours?
Exercise without realising
An hour or so of leisurely cycling is racking up some serious exercise brownie points and you’ll be so absorbed in the ever changing surroundings that you won’t even notice! Stats say that middle-aged cyclists are typically as fit as people 10 years younger. How’s that for incentive?
Meet new people
Cycling is a sociable affair. The London Cycling community is an ever-growing group of friendly, passionate people that you’ll feel proud to be a part of. And if you take a group bike tour of London you’re sure to meet a whole host of like-minded people with an interest in history, culture and travel.
Save money
London is one of the most expensive cities in the world for travel. With city travel-cards costing up to £11.70 per day, getting there by bike instead is a no-brainer!
Save time
Did you know the average speed of rush hour traffic in London is 7mph? Average cycle speed is 13mphm, which means getting on your bike makes you twice as fast as cars!
Save the planet
Opting out of public transport and car travel means you’re going green and not contributing to the 70% of air pollution caused by vehicles in the city! Biking is one of the greenest ways to navigate a city so start pedalling your way to a smaller carbon footprint today!
Beat stress and improve wellbeing
87% of people who cycle say their mood has improved since starting to ride and it has been proven many a time that cycling increases mental wellbeing and dissolves stress.
Improve your mind
On top of all the improved wellbeing and planet saving, cycling can actually make your brain bigger too! Recent research has shown that after just 30 minutes of cycling people’s memory, reasoning and planning improved, because is exercise is like fertiliser for your brain.
Discover the best of London and get those mental and physical cogs turning on a bike tour of London with Jess!
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