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Looking to get your non-cyclist friends to join you on your summer ride? Share these cycling benefits with them!

✨🚲 Cycling Fun Fact! 🚲✨

Cycling is one of the easiest ways to boost your health. Just 20 miles a week can cut your risk of heart disease by more than half and help protect against cancer. It strengthens your heart, lungs and overall fitness - all while simply getting from A to B.

For more cycling benefits, visit our blog: https://www.cycleguard.co.uk/10-cycling-benefits?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cycling_benefits&utm_term=june_26

It’s World Bicycle Day! 🚲💚

Today we celebrate the joy two wheels brings us. Whether you’re exploring new trails with friends, taking the scenic commute to work or just enjoying a peaceful ride to unwind, we hope you have a fun and safe ride!

Share your favourite cycle moments in the comments below!

Feeling anxious or on edge?

🚲✨Less than an hour on a bike can help your body produce chemicals that regulate stress and ease anxiety. A simple ride could be a powerful lift for your mental health. Pedal your way to a positive mental boost!

Did you catch our blog this month? Read more here:
https://www.cycleguard.co.uk/mental-health-and-cycling?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mental_health_awareness&utm_term=may_26

Cycling to work is one of the best daily habits for your well-being 🚲💚

📝Studies show bike commuters feel less stressed, less lonely and more focused than those who travel by car or public transport. Hit the road and give your mental health a boost!

Read more benefits of cycling here: https://www.cycleguard.co.uk/mental-health-and-cycling?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mental_health_awareness&utm_term=ma

Did you know cycling can help sharpen your mind? 💭✨

Regular cycling helps your brain work more smoothly by strengthening its white matter - the wiring that connects different regions. That means better problem-solving and sharper thinking, on and off the bike. 🚲

Read more about the mental health benefits of cycling here! https://www.cycleguard.co.uk/mental-health-and-cycling?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mental_health_awareness&utm_term=may_26

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health, and cycling can help you improve both of these. 🚲 Cycling isn’t just great for your body - it boosts your brain too. Just 30 minutes of moderate cycling can sharpen memory, planning and reasoning, helping you think faster and more clearly.

Read more in our blog: https://www.cycleguard.co.uk/mental-health-and-cycling?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mental_health_awareness&utm_term=may_26

Taking to the trails this spring? 🚴🌷☀

Check your chain is in good working condition before you set off. If your bike chain becomes loose over time, it could come off while you’re riding and potentially cause serious injury. To check the tension, press your fingers against the top of the chain- it shouldn’t move more than about half an inch. Chains naturally loosen and stretch with use, so replace yours if it no longer holds the correct tension. 🔧

Have you seen our blog with tips on getting your bike spring ready? Check it out here! https://www.cycleguard.co.uk/spring-cycling-tips?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=prepare_for_spring_rides&utm_term=april_26

Spring trails are calling! Is your bike ready? 🚴‍♂️🌷☀

It’s important that your brakes are working correctly before you set off. By testing your brake levers and checking they engage your brake pads as normal, you can make sure there is no sticking or dragging. If your brake lever needs adjusting, you can tweak it by unscrewing the barrel adjuster slightly.

Check out more of our tips in our blog! https://www.cycleguard.co.uk/spring-cycling-tips?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=prepare_for_spring_rides&utm_term=april_26

Is your bike ready for spring trails? 🚲🌸🌷

Whether your bikes has been in storage over winter or you adjusted your tyres for colder rides, you’ll want to make sure pressure is correct for current conditions before you set off. You can check the manufacturer’s instructions for the recommended tyre pressure if you’re unsure.

Have you read our blog with tips on getting your bike spring ride ready? Check it out here: https://www.cycleguard.co.uk/spring-cycling-tips?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=prepare_for_spring_rides&utm_term=april_26

Planning on taking your bike out? Make sure it’s trail ready! 🚲🌸

Making sure your gears are shifting smoothing before you head off can help you spot if your derailleur needs adjusting. By using a bike stand, you can lift your bike and spin the pedals to run through the gears and check that they shift correctly. If you do need to adjust your front and rear derailleurs slightly, you can do this quite easily with a Philips-head screwdriver. 🔧

Check out our other tips for getting your bike spring ready! https://www.cycleguard.co.uk/spring-cycling-tips?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=prepare_for_spring_rides&utm_term=april_26