That's why you should cycle to work

In the stressful everyday life, it is not always easy to pay attention to a balanced diet and sufficient exercise. If you sit at your desk for more than eight hours, this can have health consequences - even after work, very few people have the energy to do sports. In this blog article we look at why you should cycle to work and what the specific advantages are.

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That's why very 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, so almost every inhabitant owns at least one bicycle. However, only very few employees use the bicycle to go to work or to do everyday errands with it. But why is that?

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

• Lack of infrastructure: Well-developed cycle paths are not available everywhere, and driving on expressways or country roads is associated with enormous risks. Many bike owners are too unsafe here for their daily commute
• Weather conditions: On the bike you are at the mercy of the weather conditions. If it rains, you will inevitably get completely wet and have to change at work. There are also risks from slippery roads 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 running out of time, then the car is often the better and faster solution, especially in rural areas. This discourages many people from cycling to work

Depending on the profession and the person, there can be different reasons for not cycling to work - but if you are honest with yourself, these are usually more excuses than actual reasons. The many advantages that result outweigh the disadvantages enormously, especially in the warm season.

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

These benefits come when you cycle to work

Few people realize just how many benefits commuting to work by bike can really have. In addition to healthy exercise, there are many other positive aspects of using the bike instead of the car. In this paragraph we show you the concrete benefits of cycling to work.

These include, among others:

• Health: Cycling is good cardiovascular exercise and helps increase your lung capacity and burn fat. Depending on your driving style and physical condition, you burn around 300-600 kcal in one hour of cycling. With a very sporty and fast driving style, you can burn even more
• Environment: Cycling is a very environmentally friendly method of transport because no emissions are actively emitted. Only the production of the bicycle ensures low consumption of raw materials and minimal emissions. Especially in the city you 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 can cycle past waiting cars on the right, and the network of cycle paths 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, etc
• Social aspect: If you cycle to work, you might meet other of your colleagues who also cycle. This can lead to new friendships or even shared hobbies
• More energy: The exercise and fresh air in the morning means you can work better and are more productive. Your body is well supplied with blood and you feel fresh and rested

These were just a few of the benefits of commuting to work by bike. In addition, you have already covered your movement with an everyday path and can relax after work because you keep fit. You can cycle at any time of the year, in the next few paragraphs we will give you tips on how best to prepare for it!

Cycling to work: how to prepare

In Germany, too, you can cycle to work all year round without any problems. For this it is only important that you equip yourself appropriately in terms of clothing and safety so that there are no problems.

First of all, you should think about and buy suitable clothing for all weather conditions. Rain pants and a jacket are important so that you don't arrive at work completely soaked. We would also recommend covers for your shoes. You should also invest in a waterproof backpack, as this protects your valuables and work equipment from spray and rain.

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

Safety is also important, especially when visibility is poor and the road surface is slippery. A good helmet, high-quality lamps and reflectors are crucial for being seen well on the road. You should not save here, a high-quality helmet can easily cost over 150 euros. But your head is well protected in the event of an accident!

We hope we were able to convince you in this desqup blog about the bike for commuting - a simple way to increase your health and well-being!