Bike Week, delivered by Cycling UK, is an annual celebration to showcase cycling and how brilliant it is.
The theme of Bike Week 2021 is health and wellbeing.
Cycling remains a great way to keep fit and active and is a good way to boost immunity, it’s also fantastic for your well-being. This year we’ll be launching with the World’s Biggest Bike Ride. You can also take part in our virtual #7daysofcyclingchallenge, giving you an amazing way to reunite with your friends and family in the outdoors. Be inspired by some exciting challenges and routes. – Cycling UK
Cycling is incredible; it will help improve so many aspects of your life.
- Cycling to work can mean you have a 45% lower risk of developing cancer, and a 46% lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
- If you cycle regularly in adulthood, you will enjoy a level of fitness equivalent to someone 10 years younger.
- If all cycle journeys increased from the current level of 2% to 25% by 2050, the collective benefit would be £248bn.
To join in Cycling UK are setting the #7daysofcycling as well as holding virtual events and making suggestions for families to get involved.
The daily events, challenges, etc are as follows:
Sunday 30 May: Well Connected -To celebrate the first day of Bike Week and The World’s Biggest Bike Ride we are celebrating togetherness and connection. Take part in your own way, but virtually join thousands of others as they ride as part of the World’s Biggest Bike Ride
Monday 31 May: Well up for it – Today is all about challenge and adventure. Test your cycling limits and share your adventures with us
Wednesday 2 June: Well fit – Learn more about the amazing health benefits of cycling
Friday 4 June: Well happy – Have you enjoyed riding everyday this week? Share your experiences with us.
Saturday 5 June: Well for life – Cycling makes you happier. Have you felt exhilarated and happy on your bike?
For more information please see https://www.cyclinguk.org/bikeweek