Riding for Fun!

Biking is not just about exercise, but the fun of the feel of the road.  I do not know of a better way to rule your stress, find happiness and health, and do it with the exhilaration of speed.  It is a blast!  That being said, so few people are on the road, today.  There seems to be a lack of motivation, and I want to encourage you to try it again.

Biking is Not Just for Kids

Many adults used to bike, and biked a lot.  It was the mode of transportation for them, as teenagers, and once they got into the car, it was over.  I am sad when I see this occur, because, it is needful in our society, that this form of transport sticks.  The motivation to get from point A to point B will be a great way to start on your biking lifestyle, but more so, it is really a fun way to get around.

 

For starters, you are outside, and you are not relying on any motors, gas or other nosy appendages.  The run of the tires on the road, and the wind on your arms, really is something.  The sun is on your back, and you are wearing your muscles into a pattern of tension and release on a repeating mode that really creates a great amount of fitness.  The exercise is there, especially if you run into some formidable hills, but, that is just part of the fun.

And, you are getting around, at your pace.  Many people think they have to be just as fast as a car, but that is not always the priority.  True, on a busy commute, you may be able to beat the cars around you in traffic, but, more so, the pace is yours.  If you are thinking this sounds crazy, and that you will never get to work on time, I want you to think about it.  If you could take a bus part of your way to work, how much joy would that bring to your life?  It is immeasurable, and if you have the opportunity to try it, I invite you to start thinking differently, and give your life a new boost ahead!

Connect with your environment, your community, and find bike riding fun again.

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Bike Sizing

Many people have a simple bike, that they love to ride, but it is the wrong size for them!  If you are riding a lot, and many of us are, the fact that many of us are on the wrong size bike, is pretty common.

Find the Right Bike Sizing

Your bike needs to be really sized against your height and your inseam of your legs.  Some people have a really tall and long inseam on their body, but a short torso, so it really depends on your measurements what size of frame you should look for.

Here is a great way to measure for your next bike, or to ensure you are riding the right size frame for you!

http://www.road-bike-shop.com/measurement-on-frames/

 

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Life on a Bike

Can you live without your bike? Sure, but wouldn’t it suck? It is a true power house of positive energy for many people, and a great form of transportation and fun. Without a bike, many people will have sad days and nights, as it really makes you feel alive. Nothing is like the wind in your face, the rain on your back, and the cold breeze on your hands. Even in the depths of winter, it is not uncommon for people to find greatness in their ride, and to feel alive at the same time.

Who needs the gym when you can actually take some time to get to work each day, and breathe in the crisp air, the warmer sunny days, or the actual pleasure of moving your body on a regular basis. You can eventually commute to work, dump the expense of your car, and do it slowly.

If you are not a biker, or if you are an experienced rider, you are going to find great support here.

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Resources

Road Bike Resources

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