Thought your bike and your car had nothing in common? Well think again. If you start thinking about your car the same as you do your bike when you’re preparing for a ride it is not hard to figure out how you can start reducing your petrol consumption and save money 

TOP PETROL SAVING TIPS  

1.      Drive smoothly. When you are cycling once you get up a steady speed you know it’s going to be a lot harder if you have to accelerate or brake suddenly. Either means you will expend more energy. It’s the same with your car. Drive smoothly, save money.

2.      Aerodynamics. When you are cycling you need to cut down on airflow to reduce resistance for the most speed with least effort. It is just the same for your car so make sure you shut windows when out driving.  

3.      Tyre pressure. Fully inflated tyres help your cycle to run smoother and it is the same for your car. The more easily your car can move the less fuel it will use so check your tyre pressure regularly.

4.      Downsize. The type of cycle you ride has a big impact on the energy you expend and your performance. The smaller and lighter the bike the easier it is to ride. Consider driving a smaller car to save money.

5.      Clean out. Ensuring you are not carrying any extra weight when you cycle increases performance. Clean out your car before each trip and get rid of any excess weight or baggage.Cycle don’t drive. Of course cycling whenever possible is the smartest way to cut down fuel consumption. Why not join the growing number of people choosing to cycle to work and register for the National Ride to Work Day on October 15     Click here