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still not what we’re used to, one of the remaining constants has been the freedom to cycle. Throughout 2020, the simple joy of cycling – whether commuting as a key worker or discovering new routes from your front door – has been clear to see, as so many of us have been encouraged to keep (or start) pedalling.
Winter cycling for all the family
Check your tyres and dig out your gloves… it’s time to get out and about on your bike with the family this winter!
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s we head into the winter months you’ll have noticed the days becoming much shorter and much colder than we have grown used to over the last few months. Though we’ll all have to wrap ourselves in an extra layer or two to battle the elements, we wouldn’t let that stop you thinking about making the most of the great outdoors (or indoors – we’ll speak a little more about that later) with the whole family. Whether you want some inspiration for family rides and local routes, help with teaching your younger ones to ride, or simply some time for yourself to look after your mental wellbeing, British Cycling has all you need to get pedalling this winter.
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HSBC UK LET’S RIDE LOCAL
During the first lockdown, we saw a huge number of families get out and cycle together to make the most of an unusually warm spring and quieter roads. Although there has been a huge upheaval in our day-to-day lives since March last year, and things are
Taking the family out on a bike ride is a great way to get some fresh air, exercise and a dose of feel-good That’s where resources like our brand-new online hub, HSBC UK Let’s Ride Local (www.letsridelocal. co.uk) come in to help. Taking the family out on a bike ride is a great way to get some fresh air, exercise and a dose of feel-good! HSBC UK Let’s Ride Local provides ideas and inspiration to help keep everyone motivated and safe while cycling in your local area and has a dedicated section on riding in line with Government guidelines. It brings together a whole host of handy pointers to help you get going, too, then when you’re ready, has a number of tips for a safe and successful bike ride as well as more than 1,000 free cycle routes to help you get out and explore.
GETTING THE KIDS PEDAL-READY
Riding a bike gives you a great sense of freedom – and we think every child in Britain should have the chance to learn. That’s why we created HSBC UK Ready Set Ride; (www.readysetride.co.uk) a fun and easy way to help children from as www.FamilyFirst.co.uk
