| For the biking enthusiast, the fun in riding a bike is not | | | | the low rush on such roads, you can really afford to |
| just limited to the bike ride itself. There is a lot more to | | | | take your eyes off the road to admire the view once |
| biking than just that. The exercise part is there already. | | | | in a while. Of course, totally ignoring the road is not the |
| You get a good cardio workout. It is a means of | | | | best, always be vigilant and know the right time to take |
| getting from point A to B especially if you live in a | | | | your eyes off the road. |
| crowded city where a bike could easily be the best | | | | Off Road Mountain Trails |
| way to get around. Everybody forgets about the | | | | If you are not interested in enjoying nature's beauty |
| scenery when you ride. For some people that is one | | | | from afar and if you want to take your bike right into |
| of the reasons they ride, to get out there and become | | | | the heart of nature, then the best thing to do is to opt |
| one with nature. There are primarily three choices | | | | for off road mountain biking. Of course, you need a |
| when it comes to riding a bike. You can choose to ride | | | | bike that is designed for mountain biking. Mountain biking |
| your bike on:-o Town Pathso Country Roadso Off | | | | often takes place on tough and unforgiving terrain. You |
| road mountain Trails | | | | just cannot take your eyes of the road as even the |
| Town Paths | | | | smallest mistake may send you hurtling downhill. |
| Town paths are the smoothest and offer the best | | | | Instead, you bike when you bike and you relax and |
| biking experience as far as comfortable riding is | | | | enjoy the view when you stop for a rest. Mountain |
| concerned. If you choose your time well, you shall be | | | | biking is not suitable for amateurs, but practice is doing, |
| treated to clear smooth roads without heavy traffic to | | | | so initially go at a slow pace. One should know the |
| disturb your ride. However, you will have to tolerate the | | | | basics of biking as well as hiking to enjoy mountain |
| dust, grime, dirt and the pollution that is found in urban | | | | biking. There may be instances where you have to |
| areas. Some major cities have designated bike trails | | | | dismount and carry your bike until you reach the trail |
| that make for enjoyable rides through the city. The | | | | again. Mountain biking requires proper safety |
| only down side is that it could be congested at certain | | | | accessories and proper gear. However, the charm in |
| times of the day, so bid your time well. | | | | the rugged mountain biking is certainly not present in |
| Country Roads | | | | the other two forms of biking. |
| If you want to bike to become one with nature and | | | | Your choice should depend on the type of bike you |
| enjoy its beauty, then you should opt for country road | | | | own, your fitness level and the time available at your |
| biking. The roads will not be as smooth and as well | | | | disposal. If you live far from any mountain, woods or |
| maintained as town paths. However, the view and the | | | | hiking trail, you may have to take time out to go |
| fresh air will definitely compensate any discomfort | | | | mountain biking. On the other hand, town or country |
| during the ride. Country roads are best places to bike | | | | biking can be done anytime you want. |
| without any worry about other vehicles. Considering | | | | |