Cycle Rescue: How two wheels might be the best meditation we have

When the world feels like a particularly chaotic season finale, do yourself a favour: Get on your bike, breathe deeply, and remind yourself that you can still move forward under your own power.

When Albert Einstein famously said, “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving” he was talking about the importance of adaptability and constant progress, but in these uncertain times it’s also a reminder of how cycling can be a simple meditation.

When things around you feel beyond your control, cycling offers a welcome certainty. It’s a simple, soothing ritual - proof that positive momentum is still possible. Even when the world appears to be a series of increasingly bizarre plot twists, at least a bicycle still works exactly as it should.

The straightforward logic of pedalling and progress offers moments of peace, even amidst chaos – whether that’s coming to terms with your local gyratory or geopolitics.

Of course, cycling doesn’t have exclusive rights as a tonic for the mind. All exercise releases endorphins, lifting mood and easing stress. It’s just that fresh air and the rhythmic movement of pedalling seems to do a particularly good job at encouraging mindfulness and clearing mental clutter. Every cycle ride can be cathartic. A reminder that you’re alive. Moving. Navigating an unpredictable world on your own terms.

Perhaps that’s why cycling feels so vital right now.

Cycle Rescue for free with ETA bicycle insurance

If you suffer a breakdown (including punctures, or even a flat e-bike battery) while out cycling, our 24-hour Cycle Rescue team is on hand to arrange transport for you and your bicycle to a safe location. The service is included for free with ETA cycle insurance, along with:

• Theft, accidental damage & vandalism
• E-bike battery theft cover
• Cycle Rescue
• No devaluation of your bike over time
• £2m third party PLUS £20,000 personal accident cover
• Shed and garage storage
• Low standard excess of 5% (£50 minimum)
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