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Cycling for Fitness

By Stefan Novak

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Cycle information

Advantages• No Pollution• Economical• No Traffic Delays• Popular transport

among students• Can join professional

organisations e.g. Sustrans for cycling information.

Disadvantages• Not suitable for bad

weather• Parts liable to corrode• Initial outlay can be

expensive• Can be open to theft

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Choice of Cycling in Swansea

• Cycle routes– Marina-Mumbles– Clyne Woods

• Cycling shops– Wheelies– Tredz bike shop– Action Bikes– Schmoo`s

Back to back tandem

Photo by livewombat

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Cycle maintenance

• Check alignment of handlebars• Check tyres are in good condition, and

pressures are correctly set • Adjust seat to the correct height• Check lights are working• Oil mechanical parts regularly• Ensure brakes are working• Ensure you secure your cycle (lock it)

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Electric Bikes

• Also called E-Bikes• Becoming very

popular in urban areas such as China.

• 98% of E-Bike sales worldwide have been in China

Photo by: lmnop88a

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A Swansea Cycle Route

• Swansea Knab Rock Mumbles

• Popular stop off point, and ice cream venue

• Postcard scenery• Regular sailing events• Loads of fresh air• Observatory-

Mumbles (approximately 3-4 miles) Photo by: Chris P Jobling

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Industry Sales And Turnover

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UK MANUFACTURERSALES OF “OTHER”PRODUCTS (

UK MANUFACTURERSALES OFINDIVIDUAL BICYCLEPRODUCTS

Source: http://www.statistics.gov.uk/downloads/theme_commerce/PRA-20070/PRA35420_20070.pdf

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Choice of Cycle Accessories

Part Cost Website

Tyres- Tioga freestyle skidrow tyres 26”x2.35”

£20.99 Halfords

Front and rear lights Price £11.99 CycleXpress

Audible warning systems

Bell

Horn

£4.99

£1.99

eBay

Cycle trouser clips £2.75 eBay

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Decision time!From the slideshow information-Do you think that

cycling will improve the quality of your life?

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Sources

• Sustrans• British Bike Association • Flickr photo by livewombat • Acknowledgement to the Staff @ Swansea

ITeC• PowerPoint software by Microsoft• Class helpful hints