🚴 Why 'Getting Into Cycling' Should Be on Your 2026 New Year’s Resolution List

The start of a new year always brings fresh motivation. We want to move more, feel better, spend smarter, and make choices that actually stick. In 2026, cycling stands out as one of the few resolutions that genuinely delivers on all of that.

What was once seen as a niche hobby or a commuter necessity has become part of everyday life. Cycling is now a lifestyle choice - one that blends fitness, freedom, and sustainability in a way few activities can. At Reid, we believe this lifestyle should be accessible to everyone, and we’ve made it our mission in 2026 to help more people than ever get into cycling and find their perfect start.

📈 Cycling Is Growing - And It’s Not Slowing Down

Cycling’s popularity has surged over the past few years, and that momentum is carrying strong into 2026.

• Participation on fitness platforms continues to climb, with more riders taking on longer distances and riding more consistently throughout the year
• Urban cycling has grown rapidly as cities invest in better bike lanes and safer infrastructure
• Younger riders are embracing cycling as both fitness and social activity, while many adults are returning to bikes as a low-pressure way to get active again
• Public support for cycling is higher than ever, with more people calling for improved routes and everyday bike access

Cycling is no longer something you “get into later.” It’s happening now.

The Real Benefits of Cycling in 2026

💪 A Simple Way to Stay Active

Cycling offers one of the best returns on effort when it comes to exercise. It’s low-impact, joint-friendly, and easy to adapt to your fitness level. Whether it’s a short ride around the neighbourhood or a longer weekend adventure, every ride contributes to better cardiovascular health, strength, and endurance.

🧠 Mental Wellbeing That Comes Naturally

Time outdoors, fresh air, and steady movement do wonders for your mental health. Many cyclists find riding helps them disconnect from screens, reduce stress, and reset their mindset. It’s exercise that doesn’t feel forced, and that’s why people stick with it.

🌍 A Smarter, More Sustainable Choice

In a world where sustainability matters more than ever, cycling is a practical way to make a positive impact. Swapping even a few car trips for bike rides reduces emissions, eases congestion, and saves money. It’s one of the easiest lifestyle changes you can make that benefits both you and the planet.

🚲 Freedom, Flexibility and Fun

Cycling fits around your life, not the other way around. It can be social or solo, structured or spontaneous. Commute rides, café stops, weekend exploring, or simply cruising with no destination at all, it’s all cycling and it’s all valid.

🌟 Why More People Are Falling in Love With Cycling

The biggest shift in cycling isn’t just participation, it’s accessibility.

Better bike design, more inclusive cycling culture, and improved infrastructure have made getting started easier than ever. You don’t need to be an athlete or a hardcore rider. You just need a bike that feels right and the freedom to enjoy the ride.

That’s where Reid comes in.

Getting Started With Reid

With Reid officially launching in the UK and Canada in 2026, there’s never been a better time to start cycling. Reid bikes are designed to be approachable, stylish, and comfortable - perfect for new riders or anyone rediscovering cycling after time away.

From practical city bikes to versatile everyday rides, Reid focuses on quality, value, and confidence-inspiring design, so your first ride feels just as good as your hundredth.

Make 2026 the Year You Choose Movement That Feels Good

This year, instead of committing to a resolution that feels like hard work, choose one that feels like freedom. Cycling isn’t about perfection or performance - it’s about progress, enjoyment, and showing up for yourself in a way that lasts.

It’s never been easier to get out on a bike.

And there’s no better year to start than now. 🚴