What is Cycle to Work Day?

Cycle to Work Day is an annual event that encourages people to ride bikes to work. It's the perfect opportunity for existing cycling commuters to celebrate their commitment to sustainable travel and also opens the door for anyone interested in joining the movement!

Why add a bicycle to your commute? 

According to studies, the average time spent commuting in the UK is 59 minutes per day. That’s over 24 hours every month and over 10 days across the entire year, a pretty sizeable chunk of our lives. So how do we maximise that time to create a conducive experience that helps us bust stress, and dare we say it, is actually fun? Enter the humble bicycle: the uncrowned champion of the daily commute. 

What benefits can you enjoy? 

• Breathe in about 60% less carbon monoxide.
• Improve your fitness and blood pressure.
• Boost your well-being and tolerance to stress.
• Sleep better: Research has indicated there’s also a strong relationship between exercise and circadian rhythm.
• Beat the traffic jams. It’s been proven that in some urban locations, bikes can be faster than all other modes of transport.

Case study

Alicia Hammersley-Fenton with Jenna Husbands cofounded Mosu, an eco-conscious, gender-neutral hair space located in Worcester.
 

"Jenna and I had never ridden an electric bike before, so we were both excited to try it out—and it didn’t disappoint! Since Beryl came to Worcester, Jenna has cycled to the arch every day. Even though she now takes a more scenic route along the river, she has shaved 10 minutes off her travel time. It has really enhanced her morning commute.
 

As a new business, we felt it was crucial to start on the right foot. From organic products and our green energy provider to the sustainable bamboo toilet paper we use, we are committed to continually reducing our carbon footprint.

Steps such as providing a bike rack for our clients and team have already encouraged more people to cycle in. As a result, we’ve seen clients who previously would have driven now cycling to their appointments. Since Beryl arrived in the city, we've also had clients park on the outskirts and cycle to their appointments, which is great to see."