There is nothing quite as nice as a slow cycle through the countryside on a warm, summer’s day, the air fresh and sweet. It almost makes you want to exercise first thing every morning, but sadly most mornings in our fair old England tend to be cold, no matter the season. Still, this doesn’t stop anyone from getting out there and getting warm. Cycling is notoriously good for keeping you fit and it gets you out into the fresh air the way exercise bikes just don’t. Although you may experience some fumes on your journey, you will also find joy in nature, bird songs, chirruping crickets, ribbeting frogs all of those things you are pretty sure you are meant to stop and listen to, but never really do because the car horns are too loud or the traffic lights are too bright.

Now, obviously, if you want to take up cycling, you’re going to first require a bike and there are a lot of bargains to be found here. Imaginary bikes just aren’t cool anymore. Nor are imaginary helmets, so please make sure you are well kitted out before embarking on any peddle adventures. For the colder months, you might want to invest in some appropriate clothing, or if you want to prance around pretending to be some kind of professional (we won’t tell anyone you’re not), then you might be interested in all the footwear, too.