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5 Reasons to Take a Cycling Trip

5 reasons to take a cycling trip

1. Enjoy the great outdoors
Our modern indoor lifestyles can really take a toll on our health; from vitamin deficiencies caused by a lack of natural sunlight to trouble sleeping due to artificial light sources, and their interference on our body clocks. Not only is the great outdoors fantastic for boosting our vitamin D levels and helping us get a restful night sleep, but various studies have shown that spending more time outside can help lift our mood, reduce our stress levels, boost our immune system and even reduce the risk of an early grave, plus much more!

2. Enjoy time with family and friends
What’s better than taking up an activity that’s good for both your mind and body? Enjoying that activity with friends and family! Not only will you be reaping the benefits of exercise, and outdoor activity, but so will your loved ones, all while enjoying some quality time together.

3. Explore your local area
There’s no need to travel to the other end of the country to enjoy the wonders that nature has to offer, in fact , if you just get out there, you may find some fantastic cycling routes right on your doorstep. Of course a little bit of research may be required but there are many helpful websites out there such as the trans pennine trail or the national cycle network.

4. Clear your mind
Not only can cycling help to clear your mind thanks to the benefits of nature, but also enjoying a leisurely bike ride can help take your focus off the pressures of busy and hectic modern life, and enjoy a few hours of clarity and peace away from day to day stresses. Not to mention the endorphin rush from exercise.

5. Meet new people
If you’re looking to meet new people, cycling can be a fantastic way to do so. Even just heading out solo, you’ll be sure to cross paths with other cyclists on your journey, but there are also many cycling groups you can join, where you’ll be sure to meet people who share your interests.

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If all of the reasons above have persuaded you to take a trip, we certainly have many products in store that will help make your cycling trip easy, whether you plan to escape to the countryside far from your home town, or want to explore the hills and valleys close by, it’s certainly worthwhile to invest in a good cycle carrier. Thule manufacture a range of cycle carrying equipment including towbar mounted cycle carriers, roof mounted cycle carriers and more. Explore our range of Thule cycle carriers below.

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