"People often tell me they'd like to start cycling, and ask me for advice about getting going without spending too much. I couldn't find a website that focussed on cycling on a budget... so I made one. I hope it is useful - please send in your moneysaving cycling tips and recommendations too."
Dave Walker
How to save money cycling
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A guide to getting going. Types of bikes, where to buy, how much to spend
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Options for finding a brilliant used bike
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How to buy a bike to get you around town in your usual clothing carrying the things you need
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Bikes that fold up to store easily, to go on the train, or fit in the boot of your car
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If you live somewhere where the routes you will be using aren’t in brilliant condition, then a mountain bike might be your best bet
>>Crowdsourced cycling moneysaving advice
Bargain bike cleaners and degreasers
Free bike parking is available for organisations in certain areas of the UK
Bikeability courses help you feel confident cycling on the road
A great way to find advice, and possibly local discounts too
A great way to save money on the cost of a new bike
A D-lock is a good option
They will save you a lot of stress and inconvenience
Not got a bike? There a lot of bikes unused in sheds and garages
A track pump will make keeping your tyres pumped up so much easier
YouTube can help with many bike maintenance problems
Tips we've missed? Let us know!
From A to B:
Buy the book
The Cycling Cartoonist:
Buy the book
Some of the best maps, apps, and sources of local knowledge
Decathlon sell items used for the killing of songbirds. Until this changes we won’t be promoting any of their bikes
We live in challenging times, but cycling is fun, healthy, and a great way to get around
Moneysaving tips to help you ride a bike for less
If you live somewhere where the routes you will be using aren’t in brilliant condition, then a mountain bike might be your best bet