Cycle to Work

As May is National Bike Month, and you all fixed up your bikes last week to be summer ready, now it is time to hit the road. Just in case you need another little push to get back on the saddle why not check out our 7 reasons why cycling is good for you:

• Low impact- Kinder on the joints than running or other high impact activities
• Reduced stress- Proven to regularly reduce their perceived stress levels
• Tuning in- Tuning into your own fitness and how your body feels and controlling your level of exertion based on your fitness level
• Full body workout - Great for both your cardiovascular system and muscle building
• Balance - Regular cycling can improve balance and co-ordination
• Calorie burning - A brisk cycle can burn around 500 calories per hour, helping to control weight
• Get Fit - You can make it as hard or as difficult for yourself based on the route you take but most of all…Enjoy it! 

For more benefits and interesting facts, including how cycling can have a positive impact on the environment check out our Go-Green blog here

Why not review SERC’s Cycle to Work Scheme whereby you can sacrifice part of your salary and in return the College purchases a bicycle and/or safety equipment up to the value of £1000.00 and leases it to you over a 12 month period and is tax free.

If you are interested in applying for the scheme more information is available here

For approved retailers click here (for an update on stores available and how to purchase) and you will be required to enter the code 9e65ce.