One of the concerns that many people have when they go on holiday is whether they can continue to work out or stay fit. Whilst this may surprise you, it is a realistic concern and in many cases, unless the holiday planned is a specifically sports orientated one, it is quite justifiable. Many cities however have now started to introduce rent a bike schemes which allow tourists to pick a bike up from one docking station and leave it somewhere else at the end of the day. This is a great option for many people who want to stay fit and active yet still want to explore their holiday destination.
Easy to Use
One bike scheme that you are sure to have heard of is Boris Johnson’s bike scheme in London however similar schemes can be found throughout the UK and indeed the world. They all seem to have a few things in common too with the main thing being that they are convenient. Almost every bike scheme will consist of a few docking stations located in various places which bikes can be hired and dropped off at.
Take Boris’s bike scheme for example; you could easily pick up a bike at Kings Cross and then ride it to Kensington and leave it at a docking station there. Obviously the tubes and the buses run between the two locations too but by using a bike you can navigate the streets and take in some amazing sights at the same time.
Affordable
One of the main reasons why fitness loving tourists love the bike schemes that are now available in many cities throughout the world is because not only can they get their heart rate up but they can also save money. The London bike scheme for example costs as little as £1 a day or £5 for a whole week; a tube day pass would cost around the same amount and that is only for the central London area. The prices do vary around the world but they are still on the whole cheaper than public transport options, not to mention a lot more fun.
Some of the best cities in the world now run a bike schemeof sorts so if you are worried about your fitness when away, look into hiring a bike before you travel – it really is a great way to get around.
