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A guide to cycling on a budget. How to get going on a bike. Moneysaving cycling tips. budgetcycling.uk By @davewalker.bsky.social

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Budget Cycling @budgetcycling.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

A cartoon: Cycling on a budget. Summarising just a small amount of the info you'll find on budgetcycling.uk. (Image from the book 'From A to B', by Dave Walker, published by Bloomsbury.)

Cartoon: Cycling on a budget

Some ideas for getting going without spending too much money.

Lots of people have bikes they don't use in their garages and sheds.
Lots of bikes are bought with good intentions, but hardly used.
A 'hybrid' is a good choice.
See whether any of your friends or family have a bike they don't need.
You can get a really good bike by buying secondhand
Don't buy a really cheap new bike from the internet or non-specialist shop (Heavy; Cheap full-suspension worse than no suspension; Has it been properly set up?; Will probably break down)
Advantage of a budget bike: Far less risk of it being stolen
This year's model is often last year's, painted differently
You don't need all the bells and whistles to enjoy cycling*
*You need one bell

Cartoon from 'From A to B', by Dave Walker

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Emma Worthington @emma-worthington.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Keep your bike clean, especially the drive train, and learn how to lubricate it properly. Worn parts are expensive to replace; lube and bike cleaner are cheap. Loads of useful videos on YouTube. Learn basic maintenance (eg how to repair a puncture, check tyre pressure, and check your brakes).

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Budget Cycling @budgetcycling.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Good tip - thanks Helen.

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Budget Cycling @budgetcycling.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Hello world. Thought I’d start this up again, and on Bluesky. Summary: Tips for cycling on a budget.

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