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Why it matters

Cycling doesn't just bring joy - it's a critical tool for public health, the environment and equality.

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Cycling is fun, but it’s also essential.

Enabling people to cycle normal, everyday journeys – for work, for school, and for fun – has the potential to transform the future of the NHS, to help the climate crisis, and to deliver on gender equality. Find out more about why cycling is the single solution to a huge range of the key issues facing UK society today and our work in each of these areas.

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NHS & Health

Cycling is a critical individual and public health intervention. Cycling has the potential to transform the physical and mental health of millions of people across London.

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Climate

Transport is the single largest source of the UK's carbon emissions. The Mayor has committed to a zero-carbon London by 2030. Now every London borough has to take action.

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Women's Freedom

In London, less than 1 in 3 cycle trips are made by women. In the Netherlands, it’s over half. Enabling women to access cheap, fast, reliable transport gives women freedom.

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More than a million cycle journeys are made in London every day, and almost half of us already cycle or want to start, so Londoners are cycling more and more. We make sure everyone knows how much London Loves Cycling...

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LCC is highly effective because it's supported by more than 12,000 members. If you cycle in London please consider joining today. You'll be supporting our work and you'll get a huge range of benefits.

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