How many of you know the benefits of riding a bicycle? You may be pleasantly surprised to find out that bike riding isn’t for kids anymore. It’s becoming an increasingly popular form of exercise for many adults and a mode of travel for commuters hoping to beat the rush hour traffic.
There are actually a number of reasons for beginning to ride a bicycle. Riding to work is one of the most time-efficient ways to fit in some regular exercise everyday. Regular cycling can help you with many health issues, such as obesity, coronary heart disease and arthritis. Since, it is a low impact form of exercise; it’s great for older people. It’s a fuel-efficient way to move around town, since it takes far less energy to travel by bicycle than on foot.
All of these reasons help to explains why bicycles are such a popular form of transportation around the world. People enjoy bikes for alot of reasons. Here are the most popular reasons why you should be too.
Your body – There are countless health benefits from riding a bike offers. You’ll notice increased cardiovascular fitness, increased strength, increased balance and flexibility, increased endurance and stamina and finally increased calories burned, to name just a few. Bike riding can also be done by people of all ages. Little kids to older adults can enjoy it. It’s also a great exercise for achy joints compared to stressful exercises like jogging.
For your community – Getting out and riding your bike is also good for everyone around you as well. Everywhere you go is one less car on the road. You can interact with people as you ride by them. You can wave to a neighbor, say hi to a neighborhood kid, smell someone’s cooking or just be an overall warm and friendly presence on the streets. Bicycles are also good for the environment. They don’t use any fossil fuels and obviously no emissions. Al Gore would be proud of you.
State of mind – Looking for a great stress release? Take out that bike from the garage and go for a quick ride. No matter if you are riding for pleasure or for a specific reason, you will find yourself feeling calm and relaxed once you get there. You’ll be filled with energy and an overall happier feeling about the world and yourself. Riding your bike is just fun.
Convenience of it - There is no replacing the convenience factor you get when riding a bike. You are guaranteed front row parking spaces almost everywhere where you go. You never need to worry about traffic jams again. Next time there is a concert or festival near you, take your bike. You can just zip right in and zip right out afterwards without needing to wait for the endless line of cars to file out.
Easy on the savings account – Cars are expensive and bikes, well… they aren’t. Obviously, the initial cost of a car is going to far outweigh the cost of a bike but take a look at what it costs to maintain a car compared to a bike. Depending on the car, it costs between 20 and 30 cents per mile in gasoline. Then there are things like oil, maintenance, and everything else that will go up when you drive more often. You need to also factor in depreciation, taxes, and insurance. It can add up quickly.
You - When you ride your bike, the one who benefits the most is you. You are improving yourself by better health, peace of mind, increased confidence and self-reliance. So for all of this, go out, buy a bike and go for a ride today. You’re guaranteed to have fun.
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