6. Sports benefits

Those who ride their bikes regularly not only increase their strength and build muscles, but they lower their risk of injury in other sports as well. Recovering from injury often takes less time with those who are in better shape. Cycling can help you build up your aerobic efficiency, aerobic capacity and improve endurance.…[Read more]

5. Transportation benefits

Cycling is an eco-friendly transportation option that gets cars off the road. Those who ride their bikes are more likely to learn and know their local roads, figure out ways to avoid traffic and improve their overall navigational skills. Riding a bike gives you access to bike paths and other routes you might otherwise…[Read more]

4. Social benefits

Bike riding is a great way for a family, or a group of friends, to spend quality time together. You can meet new, similar-minded, friends when you go cycling. If you feel like it, you can join a cycling club in your area. You can ride social or competitively. You can teach others how to cycle, what routes to take, which gears…[Read more]

3. Economic benefits

It is cheaper to own and operate a bicycle than it is to have a car. Bicycles don’t usually require monthly car payments, insurance, expensive routine maintenance or fuel. If you don’t own your own bike, you can rent one or bike share as the need arises. You don’t need a parking spot or garage when you have a bicycle inste…[Read more]

2. Environmental benefits

The more cars we can get off the road, the better it will be for the environment. Cycling requires no gasoline and, therefore, no harmful vehicle emissions or smog are released into the air when a person is riding his or her bicycle. Opting to use your bicycle a few times a week, instead of your car, is one of the…[Read more]

1. Health benefits

Riding your bicycle can help build muscle, eliminate fat, strengthen your legs, lower blood pressure and increase endurance. Cycling has also been proven to be an extremely effective way to alleviate stress, reduce anxiety, clear your mind and improve your mood. Riding a bike, as with many types of aerobic exercise can improve…[Read more]

7 Key Benefits to Be Had By Cycling

While most people are aware riding your bicycle is beneficial, many may not realize the extent of the positive impact it could have on their lives. Therefore, we wanted to share some of the benefits to be had by cycling, including environmental and health reasons to starting riding your bicycle more. Here are…[Read more]