Cycle September 2025: Why Riding Matters More Than Ever
Every September, thousands of people across the UK dust off their bikes, pump up their tyres, and take part in Cycle September with Love to Ride. The idea is simple: ride your bike, encourage others to join in, and log your journeys throughout the month.
But Cycle September isn’t just about ticking off miles or climbing the leaderboard—it’s about showing how powerful everyday cycling can be for our health, communities, and planet.
Why Cycle September is worth joining
- Anyone can take part: You don’t need to be a road-bike warrior. A 10-minute spin to the shops, the school run, or a quick roll around the park all count!
- A little friendly competition: Workplaces, clubs, and groups can challenge each other, bringing some light-hearted rivalry into the mix.
- Prizes and perks: Logging rides earns you chances to win rewards—an extra motivator to hop in the saddle.
Most importantly, it’s about making cycling a habit and discovering just how easy (and fun) it can be to swap a car trip for two wheels.
Why active travel matters in 2025
This year, the conversation around travel is bigger than ever. With rising costs, growing health concerns, and the climate emergency on everyone’s radar, the way we move really matters.
Here’s why choosing to walk, wheel, or cycle—even a few times a week—makes such a difference:
- Better health, every day: Cycling reduces the risk of serious illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, and depression. It’s also one of the easiest ways to build movement into a busy day.
- Cleaner, calmer streets: Fewer cars mean less congestion, less air pollution, and safer neighbourhoods—things every community benefits from.
- Big return on investment: Research shows that for every pound spent on cycling and walking infrastructure, society sees several times that back in improved health, reduced congestion, and environmental gains.
- More inclusive cities: Safe, well-designed cycle routes open up opportunities
Find out more on the Love to Ride website