| There are many obvious benefits to cycling that many | | | | you could find yourself running out of energy. Cycling |
| people choose to ignore. Sure, it seems like it would be | | | | without eating right and maintaining your fluid intake can |
| faster to drive to the store during dinner time rush hour, | | | | be dangerous to your health, so be sure to 'fuel up' |
| but is it really? Chances are it is not faster. In fact, you | | | | before heading out on a ride. |
| could probably get to your destination within a much | | | | Having the proper cycling gear and apparel can also |
| shorter period of time if you took your bicycle than if | | | | help with the benefits. Having comfortable clothing for |
| you drove your vehicle. Many people who live in big | | | | your ride will help you ride longer and more efficiently. |
| cities are finding that taking their bicycle to work is | | | | Proper cycling clothing is perfect for short or long |
| actually faster than driving there. | | | | cycling trips. Cycling apparel, especially pro issued |
| Of course there is the obvious benefit of saving | | | | apparel, is made to fit properly with padding in the right |
| money. Finances are a big reason that many people | | | | places for the best support and comfort. The material |
| ride their bicycle instead of driving. Riding a bicycle is | | | | that bike clothing is made out of is breathable, which |
| much cheaper than driving your vehicle. Whenever you | | | | allows your body to expel its heat and allow air to flow |
| start your vehicle, it uses gas. Driving it costs money in | | | | through to your skin. The cycling clothing that is made |
| gas and oil as well. One little trip to the store can cost | | | | today has also become more fashionable. Much of the |
| you a few dollars in gas where if you rode your bike it | | | | custom cycling apparel available can be used as every |
| would cost nothing at all. | | | | day wear, which means you can get off your bike and |
| The maintenance on your vehicle likely totals at least a | | | | pop into a store or the golf club and no one would be |
| few hundred dollars a year, while the maintenance on | | | | any the wiser. |
| a bicycle is a few dollars. Your bicycle only needs a | | | | Using your bicycle also aids the environment by |
| little oil on the chain, air in the tires and maybe a bolt | | | | lowering the vehicle emissions being released into the |
| tightened here or there. | | | | atmosphere. Even one day a week of bicycling would |
| Another notable benefit of cycling is health. With a bike | | | | help make a difference in he community you live in. |
| ride you get resistance training, endurance training and | | | | Riding greatly reduces the noise, congestion and fuel |
| a cardiovascular work out all in one. The health | | | | emission levels in your home town. You can be happy |
| benefits of riding a bicycle are amazing - going out | | | | in knowing you are doing a small part to help the earth |
| three or four times a week for an hour-long bike ride | | | | as well as your body when you choose to bike to |
| can improve your physical health immensely. | | | | work, school, or the store. |
| It is important to remember that just as your vehicle | | | | With all of the benefits of cycling, get out there, ride |
| needs fuel to run, so does your body if you are cycling. | | | | your bike and enjoy yourself! |
| It's important to drink lots of fluids and eat properly or | | | | |