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Cycle information
Advantages
• No Pollution
• Economical
• No Traffic Delays
• Popular transport
among students
• Can join professional
organisations e.g.
Sustrans for cycling
information.
Disadvantages
• Not suitable for bad
weather
• Parts liable to corrode
• Initial outlay can be
expensive
• Can be open to theft
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Choice of Cycling in Swansea
• Cycle routes
– Marina-Mumbles
– Clyne Woods
• Cycling shops
– Wheelies
– Tredz bike shop
– Action Bikes
– Schmoo`s
Back to back tandem
Photo by livewombat
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Cycle maintenance
• Check alignment of handlebars
• Check tyres are in good condition, and
pressures are correctly set
• Adjust seat to the correct height
• Check lights are working
• Oil mechanical parts regularly
• Ensure brakes are working
• Ensure you secure your cycle (lock it)
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Electric Bikes
• Also called E-Bikes
• Becoming very
popular in urban
areas such as China.
• 98% of E-Bike sales
worldwide have been
in China
Photo by: lmnop88a
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A Swansea Cycle Route
• Swansea Knab Rock
Mumbles
• Popular stop off point,
and ice cream venue
• Postcard scenery
• Regular sailing events
• Loads of fresh air
• Observatory-
Mumbles
(approximately 3-4
miles) Photo by: Chris P Jobling
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Industry Sales And Turnover
£0
£10,000
£20,000
£30,000
£40,000
£50,000
£60,000
2004 2005 2006 2007
UK MANUFACTURER
SALES OF “OTHER”
PRODUCTS (
UK MANUFACTURER
SALES OF
INDIVIDUAL BICYCLE
PRODUCTS
Source: http://www.statistics.gov.uk/downloads/theme_commerce/PRA-20070/PRA35420_20070.pdf
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Choice of Cycle Accessories
Part Cost Website
Tyres- Tioga freestyle
skidrow tyres 26”x2.35”
£20.99 Halfords
Front and rear lights Price £11.99 CycleXpress
Audible warning systems
Bell
Horn
£4.99
£1.99
eBay
Cycle trouser clips £2.75 eBay
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Decision time!
From the slideshow information-Do you think that
cycling will improve the quality of your life?
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Sources
• Sustrans
• British Bike Association
• Flickr photo by livewombat
• Acknowledgement to the Staff @ Swansea
ITeC
• PowerPoint software by Microsoft
• Class helpful hints
Notas do Editor
It is an enjoyable pastime especially in fine weather and at holiday time.
