Why cycle?
Environmentally friendly. Less cars = less pollution and less congestion. A car travelling 40 miles a week burns around a tonne of CO2 every year.
-Good for you. A little regular exercise does amazing things for your body.
-Quick. Quicker than bus, often quicker than a car! Cyclists can travel from Fishponds to Town in around 25 minutes- try walking to the bus stop, waiting for a bus and actually getting there in twice that time.
-Clear your head before/after a long day at uni.
-CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP:
Car
£700 Car (if you don't have one)
+ £5 a week petrol (for 32 weeks)
+ £400 a year insurance
+ £80 a year Tax
+ £50 a year MOT
+ ££££££ Repairs
+ £15 a year parking permit
3 years uni travel = £2815 (Excluding any repairs)
Bus
£2.70 a day. 4 Times a week. 32 Weeks a year.
3 years uni travel = £1037
Bike
£150 New Bike & Accessories (if you don't have one)
OR £50 Second hand bike & Accessories
+ Professional service £30
3 years uni travel =£180
or =£80 *second hand bike* (Excluding repairs)
or =£0. If you already own a bike and don't have any problems.
(plus travel outside of term thrown in for free!)
N.B. There are 66km of off road paths and 26km of on road paths in Bristol and hopefully this is growing!
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