Fact Sheet

This fact sheet was devised and constructed by Tom Crispin, a fellow Bikeability Instructor from London and may be freely downloaded. reprinted and distributed in it's current form however if you wish to change anything, it must be referred back to and approved by Tom first ~ © 2007 Some rights reserved as stated ...

To download and print The parents guide - cycling and your child please go to http://wwwbespokecycling.org.uk/pages/factsheet_leaflet.pdf

Reproduced with Tom's knowledge and consent!

Five good reasons to cycle

1.    Cycling exercises most of the muscles in your legs and bum – so it’s an excellent way to tone these areas. 
2.   It’s a practical way to keep fit. 75% all personal journeys are less than 5 miles long – that’s half an hour on a bike.
3.   It’s cheaper than joining a gym! Bicycles require no MOT, no insurance, no licensing and above all no fuel. Bicycles can be parked almost anywhere for free.
4.   Switching short journeys from car to bicycle will benefit both your health and community. You'll be helping to reduce noise, air pollution and traffic congestion too.
5.   Riding a bike can help you maintain a healthy weight. Average cycling burns about 300 calories per hour and gives a level of fitness equivalent to being 10 years younger.