Bicycling is a wonderful way to improve your aerobic capacity, economise financially, while assisting in keeping the air clean and unpolluted at the same time. Biking also does not impact your muscles in ways that jogging and using gym equipment can. It’s also pragmatic because one is able to keep fit by riding to the shops, or to the workplace, so you don’t have to to put time aside for exercise as nearly all other sorts of exercise impose on you.

But what variety of cycle to buy? A bicycle that is comfortable for you while riding, and has a good number of gears to enable you to take on hills with relative ease – after all, we don’t all live in a completely flat area! One should also be able to lift your bike with comparative ease as you will find yourself needing to do so from time to time, like over a low hurdle. Claud Butler bikes are a good range of bikes to start looking at.

Also ensure you buy the appropriate add-ons for your bike : a pump, front and back light, mudguards, reflector lights, reflective jacket, helmet and strong lock. These will help you keep secure in bad light, and your bicycle secure from robbery. Make sure you lock the bike in a reasonably communal location.

Last of all, it’s a good move to commit some time into bike repairs. There’s no requirement to be a bicycle repair guru, but it’s handy if you can work out how to adjust your brake cables and brake pads as these frequently require fine-tuning after heavy usage. And make sure you keep the bike well lubricated with oil and the tyres pumped up to a reasonable pressure to make biking less difficult. And of course, take great care on the streets – indicate with your arms while turning, and keep on the left on all roads.