This year, Cycle to work day takes place on 15 August. It's the UK's biggest cycle commuting event. But why stop there? The UK based charity Sustrans have enrolled their Head of Behaviour Change, Chris Bennett to share his top reasons to pedal every day.

1. It saves you money

2. Cycling to wok can be quicker and easier than travelling by car

3. It's an easy and cheap way to build physical activity into your daily routine

4. It could make you live longer

5. It's good for your mental health

6. Cycling can play a huge part in tackling air pollution

To read the full article go to www.sustrans.org.uk

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