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Reasons to cycle

Cycling is good for everyone, but it's still the case that more men and boys cycle than women and girls. The good news is that this is changing, and there's a lot of advice and support in the city to help women and girls get the benefits of cycling. 

Reasons to consider cycling:

• people who cycle are helping to keep the city’s air clean, reduce traffic congestion, and noise pollution
• children with active mums are more likely to be active themselves
• cycling is much cheaper than driving, and it can take as little as 3 minutes to cycle a mile
• in Brighton & Hove, cyclists are no more significantly statistically likely to be in a collision than pedestrians
• regular cyclists are less likely to develop cancer, diabetes or heart disease, outweighing the risks of cycling
• you are exposed to less pollution while cycling than in a car
• cycling gives you a feeling of well-being, freedom and independence
• cycling saves money; you could save up to £1000 a year by using a car less

Information and resources to help get you cycling

Watch urban cycling skills video tutorials.

Find out more about The Living Coast, which aims to connect people and nature to inspire a positive future, today. The Living Coast includes some great ideas of where to walk and cycle in the Brighton & Hove Biosphere.

Download Active Travel Infographics, which contain interesting facts and advice on active travel, including travelling actively as a family and air quality.

Check out quiet routes on the city cycle map.

Join FREE women-only local bike rides with BREEZE.

Find out more about Brighton Mitre Cycling Club.

Find out about Beryl BTN Bikes.