Ride Your Bike!

Take a moment and recall the first time you got on a bicycle. Remember the thrill of pushing off without the help of guiding hands or training wheels? Remember the sense of independence and playfulness? Riding a bike is one of the easiest, most fun forms of exercise — not to mention a great form of transportation. Plus, you don’t need special clothes or a fancy bike. You just need to know how to ride and a safe place to do it.

Man and woman biking

Benefits of regular cycling include:

Increased cardiovascular fitness
Increased muscle strength and flexibility
Improved joint mobility
Decreased stress levels
Improved posture and coordination
Strengthened bones
Decreased body fat levels
Prevention and management of disease

While these are all great reasons to cycle, perhaps the best thing to remember is — just like when you were a kid — bike riding is fun!

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Christine Garcia, B.A.

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