Cycling 

Increasing Fitness

Your strength, stamina, aerobic fitness and general muscle function will all be improved. Cycling is a low impact activity and one of the safest ways to exercise without risk of over-exertion or strain to muscles and joints. 

Lowering Risk of Heart Attack

Your heart muscles are strengthened, resting pulse is lowered and blood fat levels reduced. People taking regular physical activity suffer far less heart disease than people who don't.

Shedding Excess Weight

By burning body fat and raising your metabolic rate you can lose weight. If you undertake physical activity regularly you can enjoy a more varied diet without increasing body weight. Cycling is one of the more comfortable forms of physical activity for those who are new to exercise, allowing most people to get fit easily and safely without undue physical strain. 

Reducing Stress

Anxiety, stress and depression are all alleviated, partly due to the physical activity itself, but also due to the pleasure and satisfaction of riding a bike. Cycling is convenient for short journeys, and often faster across town than other forms of transport. It's a stress free means of taking physical activity because it can form part of a daily routine.

Swindon Cycle Map

This is available online:

Swindon Cycle Map Online Interactive Version (http://swindon.pindarcreative.co.uk).

This is an experimental service, and we would like to know what you think.

The map is also available as a paper version - please e-mail us at transportplanning@swindon.gov.uk to request a copy.

Brunel Cycle Park

Secure and covered commuter cycle parking is available at the Brunel Cycle Park in Swindon town centre - please see Bicycle Parking.