Tag Archives: Cycle to Work Day

See.Sense’s cycling community saves £185,000 in fuel costs in one week

Cycling technology company See.Sense has announced that its community of cyclists have collectively saved £185,104 in fuel costs, in just one week. With fuel costs at a record high, cyclists who own See.Sense lights were asked to log their journeys for the week leading up to today’s Cycle To Work …

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Commuters could save £750 a year by cycling to work , Blackhawk Network research finds

Cycling to work could save commuters up to £750 each year, new research from the Blackhawk Network has found, helping households manage expenditure as they navigate the cost-of-living crisis. The cost of travel to work, including fuel prices, is cited as a top concern for almost two-thirds (64%) of employees, …

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Cycle to Work Day: “There’s never been a better time to get back in the saddle”

Cycle to Work Day this year is today, Thursday 4th August, and is a “celebration of all that’s wonderful about cycling to work”. It’s an event for everyone, from people who haven’t hopped on a bike since their school days to committed cycle commuters, and this year is celebrating its …

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Cycling levels in England rise as cash-strapped consumers drive less, Cycling UK reports

Cycling UK has published its latest analysis of transport data in England, showing more people are turning to cycling as the impact of record fuel prices is felt. The UK’s cycling charity is calling on local authorities and employers to do more to help people drive less and cycle more, particularly …

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55% of UK adults ‘considering purchasing an e-bike’

A study by Bosch eBike Systems has revealed that 55% of UK adults are considering purchasing an e-bike. The study polled over 2,000 people across the UK on their perceptions of e-mobility and how these have changed since the start of the pandemic. 32% said they would use their car …

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Desire to stay fit and improve mental health drive lockdown cycling boom

53% of cyclists have cycled more since lockdowns started in March 2020, according to new research, with the cycling boom driven by a desire to stay fit, improve mental health and spend time with loved ones. In addition, 57% of people who were considering taking up cycling before the pandemic did …

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New study shows impact of cycling to work on carbon footprint

The way we work has changed drastically over the past 12 months, and as staff begin heading back to the office, the topics of what work perks are and how to balance work and home life come back to the forefront. One other area of interest is the environment and …

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Local Bike Shop Day 2020 sees record number of bike shops and customers across UK

This year’s Local Bike Shop Day was the “most successful date yet”, with a record number of bike shops and customers celebrating across the UK, organisers have said. The number of bike shops registered on the Local Bike Shop Day website rose by 77%. During the day, the hashtag #supportyourlocalbikeshop had …

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83% of UK ‘picked up cycling again due to lockdown’

83% of people have picked up cycling again as a result of lockdown, research by Cyclescheme has found. The study, which coincides with Cycle to Work Day, explored how lockdown has impacted mental health and the nation’s hobbies with cycling topping the resurgence charts, followed by reading (82%) and yoga …

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