The benefits of cycling
Cycling is good for you and for the place you live in. Cycling benefits your health and wellbeing through increased physical activity. Travelling by bike could also be quicker and cheaper, especially on short local journeys. When more people cycle, this also reduces car dependency which can reduce congestion and pollution caused by cars.
The Walking and Cycling Index 2023 Galway Metropolitan Area report has found that cycling is already delivering significant benefits to Galway. It found that:
- 3.7 million cycling trips were made in Galway in 2023, for a total daily distance of 48,000 kilometres.
- By cycling, instead of driving, this saved 1,400 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. This is the equivalent of 16,000 people flying from Shannon Airport to London Heathrow.
- This level of increased physical activity also prevents long-term health conditions.
The full Walking and Cycling Index report can he read by clicking on this link.
