subject: Cycling Is Good For You [print this page] When you see a fellow cyclist on the street and you wave, or you pass one another going opposite ways on a trail, there is a sense of camaraderie. You know that the person on the other bike has a good work ethic (especially if you see them peddling up the hill), you know they are conscious of nature, and they are either in shape or working towards that goal.
A good work ethic is required for cycling. You need to be devoted to the sport and want to do it. You not only need to wake up in the morning and want to bike to work, you have to have enough of a passion for it that you purchase bicycle accessories like LED bicycle lights and cycling computers. These may seem like small reasons to think that someone has a good work ethic but it is a known fact that people who have the right tools, in this case bike supplies, are generally more able to succeed. Since you have purchased these tools for yourself, it means that you are serious about the sport of cycling and want to excel.
Not many bikers I know are they type of people who litter or do lasting damage to the environment. On the contrary, one of the first bike accessories that many cyclists buy after their safety gear is a reusable water bottle. You won't see a lot of trash or other rubbish on the sides of bike trails. These are the kinds of people that love the fresh air and the wind in their faces. When they stop for water breaks they are listening to the birds and the other critters and enjoying the sounds of nature and being a part of it.
Cycling is also good for you in a physical way. It can help you lose weight or maintain weight. It's also good exercise for those who need a low impact workout because of knee problems or back issues. Cycling on easy trails is perfect for this kind of workout. You also develop a good core and balance when you are a cyclist. These are the basis of any good body tone and you get them naturally just by riding a bike.
So you can see that riding a bike is actually very good for you in a number of ways. It's not just a good way to get from point a to point b quickly and effectively!
