British people are world famous for their being good at cycling. In Beijing Olympics of 2008, they gain the best achievement in history depending on the bicycle program. Thus cycling becomes order of the day.
According to the survey by the ministry of communications of Britain, the mileage of cycling by the richest people in Britain is five times of that of the poorest people. In another word, the rich people ride the bikes more often. British people take the cycling very seriously. There are many written and unwritten customs. First, the bike must be fully equipped, especially the dynamo and the bell. Secondly, the person who is going to do cycling must have the clothes for cycling. The armet is required. It is better to put on a playsuit outside of which there is a Kelly vest that can glisten. When in evenings, the bikes pass by you with the red light glittering and Kelly glistening. In that way, we can not say "not cool". British people like to beat their brains to improve the bike. For example, in front of the handlebars is usually hanging a basket which is made of osiers rather than iron. In fact, the reason is very simple: hanging a osier basket can save money, replace conveniently and economize resources. It is reported recently that the British people invent solar bike and cardboard bike. You are sure to know the advantage of them even people do not tell. The new bike can be popular if they can come into the market.
In Britain, owning a car by common people is a not rare thing while owning a unique bike is a symbol of seeking health and enjoying life. Whether in the park or on the street of the big city or on the country road of famous scenic spot, you can see now and again the professional players who are practicing seriously. Of course, there is family cycling. The bicycle union in Britain is an important organization which aims to extend the cycling activity. As of the excellent performances of the British Cycle Team in recent years, they bring forward a fresh slogan "more medals, more participators" in order to popularize the cycling as a healthy sport all over the Britain.
In order to encourage the common people to ride a bike when going out, some famous people set themselves an example. When you see a professor with a black cloche or a student wearing a black hat is going on an old bike in the famous Oxford or Cambridge, you don't need to feel strange as they are sure to be urgent to take part in an official activity. For more information about traveling; please have a look at http://www.affordablecruisestours.com.
