5 reasons to get on your bike

Buttons popping off your waistband not enough to get your rear in gear? Well with National Bike Week  only a few days away the GreenMe team have put together 5 compelling reasons why you should  grab something with pedals and imagine a fitter world with less pollution.

1. Money saver. Over half of our car journeys are less than 5 miles – swapping them for an easy 30 minute bike ride can save you a small fortune in fuel costs.

2. Live Longer. Cyclists live on average at least two years longer than non-cyclists and their fitness levels are equivalent to being ten years younger – so forget nip and tuck, think pedal and push!

3. A New View. Cycling gets you out and about and you’re more likely to find that cute little delicatessen or beautiful park you never knew existed than when you’re cooped up in a car

4. In a hurry? During rush-hour, a bicycle is twice as fast as a car – good if you hate traffic jams! Even better, you won’t spend a penny on parking

5. Shaping up. Casual biking burns about 173 calories per hour.

Check out the Department of Transports information website on sustainable transport, Smarttravel.ie.