Taking part again.
The social value of a bike goes beyond the number of kilometres travelled. Riders say they take part in activities more often, visit other people and stay connected independently with those around them and with their wider community.
The social value of a bike goes beyond the number of kilometres travelled. Riders say they take part in activities more often, visit other people and stay connected independently with those around them and with their wider community.
73% take part again
Going outdoors, visiting the neighbours or going out with family and friends. Riders say that their bike enables them to take part in everyday life again.
73%
De sociale waarde van de fiets zit niet alleen in het aantal gereden kilometers. Rijders geven aan dat zij vaker kunnen deelnemen aan activiteiten, anderen kunnen bezoeken en zelfstandiger onderdeel kunnen blijven van hun omgeving.
What has changed
Feels less lonely
47%
Feels happier and more positive
77%
15%
Can contribute agian
These riders say that their bike makes voluntary work possible. On average, they spend 2.8 hours per week helping others.
3%
Are in paid employment
For these riders, the bike makes paid work possible. They work an average of 12 hours per week.
Together on the Fun2Go
Not everyone can cycle independently. On the Fun2Go, you sit side by side with a partner, family member or volunteer. This turns being outdoors into something you do together. The results below are from Fun2Go users.
62
%
Feels safer and more confident on the side by side bike.
1,4
hours
The average amount of time a rider cycles on the Fun2Go.
46
%
Feels less lonely. Cycling together with a partner, family member or volunteer brings riders back into contact with other people.
86
%
Feels emotionally better. They mention the freedom and fresh air, and say that they are enjoying life more again.
“Without the side by side bike, my wife would be sitting at home between four walls. Now she is part of life again.”
