The economic benefits of cycling over driving are clear, but there are plenty of other ways for cyclists to save money. This advert by Manchester City Council doesn't pull any punches in driving its message home.
No matter what part of the world you're reading this in, or what industry you work in, everyone has been effected by the global recession in one way or another in recent years.
At the same time, while cycling is fantastic sport it can also be really expensive; especially if you're drawn to the latest shiniest kit.
The expense can seem huge to those riders just getting started in cycling and have maybe come from a background in other sports, like soccer or Gaelic games where the outlay is not significant in relative terms.
The clip below brings us through 10 really practical ways to save money through cycling; but using your bike to reduce your living costs or simply reducing the amount you're spending on your cycling.
Some of the issues covered are perhaps ones you haven't thought of; like using the contacts built when joining a cycling club to source the cheapest kit possible.
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Others will be more obvious but there are definitely a few gems in here.
- Commute to work
- Make your own energy bars and drinks
- Buy second hand kit
- Keeping your bike clean
- Join a cycling club
- Check drivetrain regularly
- Learn how to do basic repairs
- Go alloy, not carbon
- Buy a bike at the right time of year
- The gram:money ratio; clever
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