Cycle Ownership in the UK continues to rise

The ownership and use of cycles have risen dramatically in the UK over the last few years. As we become more aware of the environmental impacts that cars have on the environment, the benefits of regular exercise and the costs of operating a car, more people are now using cycles to combat those very problems.

Cycling Is The Growth Area For 2010

Using a cycle clearly creates less pollution, greenhouse gases and depletes the finite resources far less than a car. Cycling is an excellent way to exercise and causes less damage to the body than jogging for instance (which often damages your knees leading to long term health issues), whilst the maintenance costs associated with a cycle is a fraction of that of owning a car.

However many people do overlook the need for specialist cycle storage - such as an Asgard Bike Shed.

Cycles are relatively easy to steal and resell if you don’t believe us try looking at some of the excellent online bike forums out there.  Almost all have a stolen bike section – where you can post serial numbers of missing bikes in the hope they may find their way back to you.  Latest Home Office figures report an increase in bike thefts.  We are currently experiencing a cycle crime wave with a staggering 220 bikes stolen every single day in the UK.

Remember your bike doesn’t have the security devices that cars and vans have. So you must have a bike lock when you are out and about.  Also consider where you are leaving your bike at home – don’t just leave it in the garden, think about getting a dedicated bike storage unit or consider a dedicated cycle insurance policy.

Your Bike - Lock It Or Lose It

There are now over 23 million cycles in the UK and only a fraction will be covered by specialist cycle insurance.  So don't be a victim - make sure your covered with an Asgard Bike Shed.