Making cycling or walking part of your daily commute to work, college or university not only gets you from A to B, but helps you burn lots of calories as well. You miss the traffic jams and arrive at your destination feeling alive and full of energy.

Active Commuting is the fun way to get around. It will help you save ££££’s and has a positive impact on the environment.

Register for our ‘Active Commuter’ e-tips and be inspired by a regular dose of fun ideas, useful tips and practical advice on improving your health through cycling and walking. To sign up, simply fill out the form below:

View previous issues of Active Commuter:
Issue 1: Getting Started
Issue 2: Love Handles

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*To enter, simply sign up to Active Commuter. Competition closes on 12th December. Winner can select a bike for up to the retail value of £600, but has the option of choosing a more expensive bike and paying the difference 

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This campaign was developed with support from the Welsh Assembly Government and the European Regional Development Fund under the 2007-2013 Structural Funds programmes. The programmes are aimed at boosting economic growth and creating sustainable jobs as well as regenerating Wales’ most deprived communities, tackling climate change and improving transport.