That's why you should cycle to work

It's not always easy to maintain a balanced diet and get enough exercise in a stressful daily routine. If you spend more than eight hours at your desk, it can have health consequences – even after work, very few people still have the energy to exercise. In this blog post, we'll therefore look at why you should cycle to work and what specific benefits it offers.

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Why only a few people cycle to work

The bicycle is the most common means of transport in Germany. According to statistics, there are almost 81 million bicycles in Germany, meaning almost every inhabitant owns at least one bicycle. However, very few employees use their bicycles to commute to work or to run daily errands. But why is that?

Common reasons why people don't cycle to work include:

• Lack of infrastructure: Not everywhere has well-developed cycle paths, and cycling on expressways or country roads involves enormous risks. Many bike owners feel too unsafe for their daily commute here.
• Weather conditions: On a bicycle, you are at the mercy of the weather conditions. If it rains, you will inevitably get completely wet and have to change clothes at work. In addition, there are risks due to slippery conditions or poor visibility.
• Visibility: As a cyclist, you are less visible in traffic and have a greater risk of being involved in an accident. In addition, there is no crumple zone.
• Time management: If you still have to take children to daycare in the morning or are short on time, the car is often the better and faster solution, especially in rural areas. This deters many people from cycling to work.

Depending on the profession and person, there can be various reasons not to cycle to work – but if you are honest with yourself, these are usually more excuses than actual reasons. The many advantages that result far outweigh the disadvantages, especially in the warmer months.

In the following paragraphs, we'll look at why you too should cycle to work – you'll be surprised, as you may not have known many of the advantages yet. Tip: If you also want to work healthily in the office, then you should check out Deskspace's height-adjustable desks. These promote your health and ensure a straight back posture – feel free to take a look at the product pages!

These are the benefits of cycling to work

Few people know how many benefits commuting by bike can actually have. In addition to healthy exercise, there are many other positive aspects when you use a bicycle instead of a car. In this section, we'll show you the specific advantages of cycling to work.

These include:

• Health: Cycling is a good cardiovascular exercise and helps increase your lung capacity and burn fat. Depending on your riding style and physical condition, you burn about 300-600 kcal in one hour of cycling. With very sporty and fast riding, you can even burn significantly more.
• Environment: Cycling is a very environmentally friendly mode of transport, as no emissions are actively released. Only the production of the bicycle causes low raw material consumption and minimal exhaust gases. Especially in the city, you thus relieve the air and ensure a more pleasant climate in your environment.
• Time: In the city, you are usually much faster by bike than by car, as there are many traffic jams and slow-moving traffic. From a legal point of view, you are allowed to cycle past waiting cars on the right, and the cycle path network is now very well developed.
• Save money: The bicycle is significantly cheaper to buy and maintain than the car; with it, you can save many hundreds of euros per month on petrol, wear and tear & co.
• Social aspect: If you cycle to work, you might meet other colleagues who are also cycling. This can lead to new friendships or even shared hobbies.
• More energy: Through exercise and fresh air in the morning, you can work better and are more productive. Your body is well supplied with blood, and you feel fresh and rested.

These were just some of the advantages of cycling to work. In addition, you've already covered your exercise with a daily commute and can relax after work because you're keeping fit. You can cycle at any time of year; in the next paragraphs, we'll give you tips on how to best prepare for it!

Cycling to work: How to prepare

Even in Germany, you can easily cycle to work all year round. For this, it is only important that you equip yourself appropriately in terms of clothing and safety so that no problems arise.

First, you should consider and purchase suitable clothing for all weather conditions. Rain trousers and jacket are important so that you don't arrive completely soaked at work. We would also recommend covers for your shoes. In addition, you should invest in a waterproof backpack, as this protects your valuables and work materials from spray water and rain.

Tip: For long distances, we recommend the layering principle, meaning wear as many layers as possible to adapt to the weather and not sweat too much.

Safety is also important, especially in poor visibility and slippery road conditions. A good helmet, high-quality lights, and reflectors are crucial so that you are easily seen in traffic. You shouldn't skimp here; a high-quality helmet can easily cost over 150 euros. In return, your head is optimally protected in the event of an accident!

We hope that we were able to convince you in this Deskspace blog about cycling for your commute – a simple way to increase your health and well-being!