Why cycle? See what people living in
Bristol, Bath, and West of England have to say

Quote by Aurelie

It used to take me about 1h – 1h30 to commute to work and I was getting annoyed with "wasting" 3h a day on packed public transport.

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Aurelie

Cycling through Purchased bike through Cycle to Work scheme.

Man borrowing an electric bike
Quote by Peter

The electric bike inspired me to use my bike more often when travelling around hilly parts of Bristol

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Peter

Cycling through Bristol resident.

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Quote by Caroline

I wanted to get fitter and cycling seemed like an obvious way to incorporate more physical activity into my daily routine.

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Caroline

Cycling through Bristol.

Young man standing with his bike on Gloucester Road Bristol
Quote by Jon

I like the time that it saves me commuting to work.

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Jon

Cycling through Gloucester Road, Bristol.

Cycling is quick, cheap and reliable.
An environmentally friendly way to get around and stay healthy.

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We’ve helped over 2,000 people to borrow a bike and start cycling to work 

Try an e-bike, folding or regular bike

Adult cycle training can help boost your confidence and reduce the fear of cycling on the road

Sessions can be tailored for experienced cyclists, as well as beginners

Local businesses across the West of England are working with us to help encourage their employees to ride to work

We can help with loan bikes, training, bike maintenance and support

Are you ready to start cycling?
Get started today.

Download our guide

Everything you need to know about riding a bike – including advice on buying a bike, top riding tips and basic maintenance skills.

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Loan bike scheme

Borrow a bike for week or up to a month for free. We have a range of electric, city or folding bike available in all sizes and can provide you with all the gear to get you on the road.

Adult cycling skills

Boost your confidence and skills with our cycle training courses and 1-2-1 accompanied rides.

Bike shops

Find your local bike shop offering bikes sales, secondhand bikes and repairs.