Here are our 7 top tips for getting out and about on two wheels instead of 4

Top cycling tips

As petrol prices hit record highs, swapping four wheels for two could save cash strapped Brits money.

According to the cycling experts at BobbinBikes, who say using your bike to get around rather than the car, could make a difference to the amount of cash you have left at the end of the month.

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Not only do cyclists save money on fuel, but there are also savings on maintenance, tax, insurance and parking.

And it’s not just your wallet that will benefit. Cycling is better for overall health and wellbeing and better for the planet.

A spokesperson for BobbinBikes - www.bobbinbikes.com - said: “We’ve all known the benefits of cycling for years from a health and environmental perspective, but when you look at it in terms of cold hard cash, there are benefits to be had from using two wheels rather than four.

“We’re not unrealistic - there are times when only a car will do, but for short trips to work, to pop to the shops, to visit friends and for leisure, then using a bike is the way forward.

“If you ditched the car completely, then there are massive savings on all those essential payments like road tax, MOTs and services and insurance.”

Here’s BobbinBikes guide on how cycling can save Brits cash:

Cycle to work scheme

If your employer offers a Cycle to Work scheme, make the most of it. This tax-free benefit helps spread the cost of buying a bike and safety equipment.

Maintenance

Maintaining your bike is something you can do yourself rat