Britain on bike

Elena Campus; Apr 24, 2009

If you’ve been struggling with money problems but still want to discover Britain and enjoy your summer holidays, why don’t you consider cycling? It’s cheap, healthy and eco-friendly!

Living in London you will have noticed that cycling is a national passion.

Irrespective of the weather conditions, pollution and traffic jams, the British go everywhere on their bicycles.

So if you are still trying to get yourself accustomed to this strange island, then you can kill two birds with one stone!

Take your bike and get ready to discover Britain.

Pedal away..

The ideal time to tour Britain is just approaching. In July and August roads are too crowded, so the best period to set out is in May, June or September.

If you want to buy a bicycle the Cyclists’ Touring Club’s (CTS) magazine - Cycle Touring and Campaigning, is a handy source to find out where to buy your bike and gear.

Another option to consider is hiring a bike.

The CTS’s Cycle Hire Directory offers a broad range of hire outlets. You can expect to pay on average, £30 a week. The longer the period you hire for, the cheaper you pay.

If you are a real beach bum, then you will be totally hooked by Britain's stunning coastline, particularly in western England.

The Isle of Mull offers a magnificent landscape of white sandy beaches and lush vegetation, and even the weather is pleasantly mild.

On the Cornish coast, you can relax on the beach, or tour the many charming little seaside towns of which the South West coast is dotted with.

If mountain biking is your cup of tea ( of which Britian has more than a few), then there are many challenging riding trails in Wales and Scotland.

In the Isle of Skye’s, the scenery at Cuillin Range, Brecon Beacon’s and Snowdonia is imposing and is definitely not for the faint-hearted!

If you want to combine fitness and culture, you can go for a historical tour.

In the Scottish Borders there’s much evidence of the Roman invasion, with plenty of stately homes and museums.

You can explore Kilmartin Glen, known as the “cradle of modern Scotland”, where the Scotti tribe first came to Scotland from Ireland.

So get ready, there’s something to suit everybody's taste!

Read more: www.britishcycling.org.uk www.ctc.org.uk www.tourofbritain.co.uk

 

 

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