5 Reason to Start Cycling Today
🚴♂️ Why I Chose Two Wheels Over Four:
💰SAVINGS
• Skip expensive taxi rides, car rentals and avoid daily parking fees
• Workplace consideration: Free up parking spaces for colleagues who need them more
💪 FITNESS WITHOUT THE GYM MEMBERSHIP
• Built-in cardio: 60-120 minutes of exercise daily without extra time commitment
• Improved mental health: Fresh air and endorphins beat traffic stress every time
• Worried about traffic? There are some great backlight traffic radars, simple helmet mirrors and an increasing number of cities offer safe cycling trails
🌍 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT THAT MATTERS
• Zero emissions during commute
• Contributing to sustainable transportation goals many companies are adopting
🌐 BUSINESS TRAVEL MADE BETTER
• Companies like Rapha offer global bike rental programs for business travelers
• Most companies have shower facilities, use them and enjoy the ride!
• Great selection of cycling backpacks and iron free clothing
• Explore new cities sustainably while maintaining your fitness routine
☕ THE UNEXPECTED SOCIAL BENEFITS
• Early morning coffee rides with other professionals before work, most group rides start around 5am finish by 7am
• Building stronger team relationships outside the office
• Creating informal networking opportunities with the local cycling community
The best part? What started as a fitness and cost-saving measure became one of my favorite part of the day. That morning ride clears my head for productive work, and the evening ride helps me decompress. Plus, those early morning coffee stops with cycling colleagues have become some of my most valuable informal meetings, amazing how much you can accomplish over espresso before 8 AM!
To my fellow professionals considering the switch: Start with one day a week. You might be surprised how quickly two wheels can transform your work-life balance.
Jérôme S.
