WITH fuel costs at a record high, why not swap four wheels for two?
Getting on your bike will save you cash and get you fit into the bargain.
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Here’s how to get essential cycling gear for less.
SADDLE UP: Decathlon has a range of cycles at affordable prices, including the Riverside 920 Hybrid Bike down from £799.99 to £699.99, and the women’s Rockrider mountain bike ST 100, for £229.99.
Or find second-hand bikes on Facebook Marketplace or Ebay.
When buying second-hand, ensure that the cycle is roadworthy.
KEEP YOUR HAT ON: A helmet is vital. Decathlon has the Van Rysel Roadr 100 for £14.99.
Halfords’ bestselling trail helmet is £25, while at manomano.co.uk, the lightweight Mountain helmet is reduced from £31.19 to £25.99.
STAY HYDRATED: You don’t need a dedicated cycling water bottle, just one you can use easily while riding.
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The Nike Big Mouth bottle (650ml) is £4 from Argos. Attach it to your bike with the Lixada lightweight holder, down from £11.99 to £9.99 at manomano.co.uk.
LIGHT UP: Robust lights are vital but look for deals.
At manomano.co.uk, the rechargeable LED cycling headlight is down from £17.99 to £14.99.
At Decathlon, the Elops FL 900 LED USB front bike light is down from £19.99 to £12.99, while Elops 100 wheel reflectors are £1.99.
KEEP YOUR COOL: The Endurance Men’s IsoCool breathable T-shirt is down from £19.99 to £5.99 at Mountain Warehouse.
For cold weather, the Triban cycling winter jacket RC500, is down from £59.99 to £49.99 at Decathlon.
TALK TO YOUR BOSS: Find out if your workplace offers a Cycle to Work scheme, which gives discounts.
With cyclescheme.co.uk, for example, you can save up to 39 per cent.
You pay nothing up front, and payments are taken from your salary by your employer.
- Prices correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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