National bike week is pretty self explanatory, it is one week a year dedicated to biking and bikes. Bike week in 2022 will be from 6-12 June, and is all about you and your local community. The aim of bike week is to promote and celebrate the hobby that is much loved. It is also to get more people out on bikes, to create healthier and more active communities. Looking to join in on bike week? Why not take a look at our bikes for sale here at We Cycle.
Benefits of cycling
The benefits of cycling are endless, and this is what bike week is trying to demonstrate to those who do not take part in the hobby. There are not just health benefits which arise from cycling, there are also financial and economical benefits and also huge environmental benefits. Make sure to wear protective gear such as helmets, to make sure you are safe.
Keep fit
Perhaps the biggest benefit of cycling is the fact that it is fantastic for people looking to keep fit or lose weight. You are having fun, but also staying active and working out. If you and a group of friends are looking for a new hobby to get you out of the house more, or to get fitter and lose some weight, group bike rides are fantastic. You can push each other and also get competitive. If you’re looking for group rides be sure to check out our instagram for upcoming group rides.
Cycling has been found as a great way for relieving stress and dealing with mental health. You can head out on your bike and leave all your problems and worries behind. Keeping fit and active releases endorphins, which will help towards dealing with mental health issues, and keep you feeling great!
Spend Time With Friends and Family
Cycling is a great hobby to take up for spending more time with friends and family. Parents can teach their children to ride a bike and spend quality time with them, away from technology and screens. If you have friends and family who don’t live within walking distance, arrange to meet them for a bike ride, or simply hop on your bike and travel to see them. You will be getting your daily exercise in, whilst also making it possible to visit them.
Think of the environment
If we all started using bikes more for travel, this would have a massive positive impact on the environment around us. Traveling a short distance? Opt out of getting into your car or getting the bus, and instead hop on your bike. There are more and more cars on the roads each day, and so many forms of transport which are having devastating effects on the world we live in.
Financial benefits
You don’t have to pay to get on your bike, you don’t have to pay insurance or tax on your bike, you don’t have to pay for petrol or diesel for your bike. The only thing you have to pay for is the bike itself. You will be amazed at how much money you can save opting to go for a cycle rather than paying for a taxi or bus, or driving. Cycling is cost free!
Great places to cycle in North Wales
North Wales is a hot spot for cyclists due to the incredible landscape and scenery in the area, there are plenty of fantastic cycle tracks and areas to visit.
Betws-Y-coed
Betws-Y-Coed is well renowned for being loved by those who enjoy the outdoors, and is perfect for cycling and cycling lovers. The incredible scenery and landscape around Betws, makes any cyclist’s experience worthwhile. There are lots of cycle trails and tracks, with also plenty of activities to do if you are heading on a cycling trip to visit the town.
Conwy
Conwy is also a location which brings thousands of visitors and cyclists each year, and it is easy to see why. There are so many fantastic cycling routes around the area, a cycle along the marina is a popular choice, or cycling over the bridge over to Llandudno Junction and Deganwy. Any bike trip around Conwy will be an enjoyable experience, due to the beauty of the town.
Llandudno
What’s ideal is that these great cycling locations being mentioned are all within riding distance of one another, and Llandudno is another favoured cycling location among the biking community. You can set off from Conwy, and head over to Llandudno where you can cycle along the Promenade and stop off for an ice cream, or test your fitness with a ride around The Great Orme, look out for the famous Llandudno goats!
