Why do people cycle?
People cycle for heaps of different reasons, check out a selection from our community below!
“I cycle because i love a challenge !”
- Peter B.“I cycle because...it makes me feel better all round”
- Mike H.“I cycle because...its quicker and pleasanter than the bus”
- Michael W.“I cycle to save money and lose weight!”
- Arwenna J.“I cycle because by the time I get to work Ive already achieved something great”
- Angus F.“I cycle because I won a new bike and I want to show it off.”
- Paul P.“I cycle because...I like it”
- Elton H.“I cycle because... I enjoy it and it keeps me fairly fit”
- Nigel H.“I cycle because i can exercise while travelling to work”
- Karl H.“I cycle because I like to learn to ride again and get fit”
- Dinh H.“I cycle because its the quickest easiest way to get around.”
- Anthony P.“I cycle to achieve world domination, you fools! Mua ha ha ha ha!!”
- Jade T.“I cycle because it's a great escape!”
- Victoria V.“I cycle because its the only way to go”
- Tamra H.“I cycle for fitness and fun”
- NANCY T.“I cycle because racing is fun!”
- Alasdair M.“I cycle I like to keep fit and its good for the environment”
- Jennifer W.“I cycle because...I train for triathlons and enjoy recreational cycling”
- Mark G.“I cycle because...it improves my health and our environment”
- Leonardo A.“I cycle because it keeps me fit and gets me out with mates”
- Grant S.“I cycle for fitness”
- margo l.“I cycle because its the quickest way to get to work”
- Deborah K.“I cycle because...I want to see my boy grow up”
- John S.“I cycle because Adelaide is flat and covered in bike paths, unlike Melbourne”
- Luke P.“I cycle because its heaps good”
- Cate O.“I cycle because I enjoy wearing tights and sitting at Cibos on a Sunday morning!”
- Andrew L.“I cycle because my wife wont let me have the car”
- Gerard L.“I cycle because... I want to Leanne to eat my dust”
- Rosanne M.“I cycle because...my husband makes me”
- Kyung F.“I cycle because... all the negative reasons, no fuel, no wait, no bus, no money,”
- Ross M.“I cycle and therefore I am”
- Tim G.“I cycle because... it's fun!”
- Holly W.“I cycle because...I enjoy cycling”
- Wendy M.“I cycle because I look awesome in tights”
- Darren K.“I cycle becasue its compulsory exercise and I can !”
- Peter A.“I cycle because... riding a bicycle is a way to be free”
- Gan X.“I cycle because it is the closest thing to flying that I can afford.”
- Jack D.“I cycle because I can.”
- Ben W.“I cycle because sophie makes me”
- Rachel M.“I cycle cos it's easy; with no car I go door to door & park at the nearest post”
- Anne B.“I cycle because of the great felling after good exercise.”
- John V.“I cycle because I like the smell of frangipanis and the colour of the Jacarandas”
- Jared B.“I cycle because the buses annoy me!”
- Philip E.“I cycle because my wife won't let me drive the car”
- Gerard L.“I cycle because it's too far to walk”
- Greg H.“I cycle because I like chocolate too much”
- Amy K.“I cycle because its cheaper than driving”
- Cindy O.“I cycle because...it's the cheapest way to get to work”
- Lynda H.“I cycle because I eat too much ice cream........”
- Michele W.“I cycle because I like to multitask and it gets me to work and keeps me fit!”
- Tahnya D.“I cycle My boss told me to! But I like it anyway :)”
- Loic J.“I cycle really early in the morning when it's cool & peaceful.”
- Michele W.“I cycle because...It helps to keep me fit”
- Karlis A.“I cycle because it good for me and the environment”
- Frank C.“I cycle because it's good for me and the planet”
- Rachel M.“I cycle to lose weight and save money”
- Simon B.“I cycle I enjoy it and is faster than a bus trip”
- Katrina B.“I cycle because...it's quick, healthy & I love riding past cars stuck in traffic”
- Alice U.“I cycle to reduce CO2 emissions, keep fit and save money.”
- Ben T.“I cycle I can”
- Danielle Y.“I cycle because...Gavin Made me”
- Brendan S.“I cycle because I need to stay fit, I like fresh air and jousting with traffic”
- Wes C.“I cycle because of the exercise, cost saving, convenience and the environment”
- John M.“I cycle because I hate being stuck in traffic.”
- Gavin M.“I cycle my teammates made me”
- Wei J.“I cycle because I need to get fitter”
- Medge E.“I cycle because two wheels are better than one.”
- Lee E.“I cycle because its a relaxing start and finish to the day”
- David L.“I cycle because...its the best way to get to work”
- Mark w.“I cycle to smile at the cars banked up at the lights”
- Darcy W.“I cycle because my space hopper has a puncture.”
- Gavin S.“I cycle for health, fitness and the environment.”
- Darren G.“I cycle because it's a way to exercise and get around at the same time.”
- Becc G.“I cycle because there's a lot less people on my bike than there are on the tram”
- Emma A.“I cycle to see what I can see”
- Cate O.“I cycle because..the westside bikeway is between home & work," "why not!"”
- Nick B.“I cycle its good for the environment and hubby nags me about riding”
- Elizabeth F.“I cycle because we all have the power to propell ourselves”
- Bryan M.“I cycle because I love to ride my bike”
- Melissa T.“I cycle because...of the exercise”
- sandra d.“I cycle to feel the air through my hair”
- Karl H.“I cycle because I want to my legs to look like popeyes forearms do”
- Neil H.“I cycle because...it takes me places while I exercise.”
- Phil T.“I cycle because... I know what girls like”
- Aaron L.“I cycle because...I enjoy cycling it's fun good for you and good for the environ”
- David C.“I cycle because...it helps my body and my mind”
- Greg A.“I cycle because it is enjoyable and good exercise”
- Art P.“I cycle because its a good excuse to wear lycra”
- Matt W.“I cycle because i hate the bus”
- Andrew Y.“I cycle because...I like to keep fit and to race”
- Ron W.“I cycle because it's fun, free, good for my health and the environment!”
- Andrea T.“I cycle because...I like the fresh air compared to gym cycling”
- Diana H.“I cycle because I like to exercise so I can enjoy life more”
- Paul M.“I cycle because...power was out so rollerdoor not working & couldnt get car out”
- Jason C.“I cycle because it's free, good exercise, fun and faster than public transport.”
- Todd S.“I cycle to get a work out”
- Meg C.“I cycle because...I'm trying to get more active...”
- Warren G.“I cycle because...it is frustrating when buses don't run on schedule”
- Philip M.“I cycle because.,quick way to work, exercise. save the environment, convenient”
- Richard B.“I cycle because it is good form of exercise, relaxation and transport all in one”
- Sophie H.Login
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