Cycling UK and Halfords partner to boost cycling
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Recent research suggested cycling could reduce the risk of cancer - and now a campaign has launched urging people to get on their bikes.
A team at the University of Glasgow found those who cycled to work every day had a significantly lower risk of cancer and heart disease. The risk of developing cancer fell by 45% for those who cycled to work - with a similar reduction in heart disease risk.
To encourage more people onto their bikes, thousands of events are being planned across the UK.
Cycling UK and Halfords have entered into a new three-year partnership, which will include a number of local projects and a National Bike Week in mid-June.
Paul Tuohy, chief executive of Cycling UK said: "This great new partnership with Halfords will really help Cycling UK to get more people cycling more often.
"With over 460 Halfords stores adding their support to our 67,000 members, we will help to get more Britons into cycling."
The partnership will see a programme of free promotional activities in the coming months, including free bike checks.
