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• PEDALLING LET'S IT BEAT BETTER

  Cycling just 20 miles a week reduces your risk of heart disease to less than half that of those who don't.

• LET YOUR GREY MATTER SPARKLE

  Regular cycling helps build new brain cells in the hippocampus – the region responsible for memory, which deteriorates from the age of 30. It boosts blood flow and oxygen to the brain, which fires and regenerates receptors.

• RIDING’S THE WAY TO KEEP THE DOCTOR AT BAY

  Regular cycling makes immune cells more active, so they’re ready to fight off infection. Therefore, people who cycle for 30 minutes, five days a week take about half as many sick days as couch potatoes.

• LISTEN TO YOUR BODY LANGUAGE

  Cycling tones your waistline and builds muscles, especially– your calves, your thighs, and your rear end.

CARE GUIDE

• It is recommended that your road bike has a regular maintenance check every six months carried out a competent cycle mechanic or a bike shop to ensure that it is operating in perfect running order. Also, make sure the bike accessories are working efficiently.

• Frequent inspections should be carried out to ensure that all nuts, bolts and hardware are secure and that no parts are worn or damaged

• Frequent inspections should be carried out to ensure that all nuts, bolts and hardware are secure and that no parts are worn or damaged.

• Ensure that the brakes operate smoothly without looking or grabbing when applied.

• Make periodic checks for wear and tear.

• Worn brake blocks and damaged brake cables MUST be replaced immediately.

• For the best results use genuine replacement parts.