Riding a Bicycle - Why would you do that?

Riding a bicycle has a secret. A big one.

 Whilst there are many things you may have been told about cycling:

• "it's good for your health"
• "it's economical because you don't need a travel card so it doesn't cost anything to run it (apart from food to fuel you)"
• "it's environmentally healthy as it has no CO2 emissions"
• "it's faster than using public transport or cars in towns and cities"
• "blah, blah, blah, whatever"

There is something that you may not know:

It's fun.  Really big fun.  It doesn't matter how fast you go or how far you go. It's still really big fun. There is nothing quite like the freedom, the total control you have over your bicycle, where you steer, the speed, the road you choose, when you are going to stop and start.  The overwhelming effect of the wind in your hair, the air on your face, the endorphins that give you an incredible feel-good factor which literally change your mood and make you feel fantastic. Every ride no matter how long or short is an adventure. It's exciting and invigorating.  You very rarely see a grumpy cyclist!

Through cycling I have met the most incredible people, seen parts of the country in a way you just dont see unless you are on a bicycle. You become part of the scenery without being an intrusion.

                                                                   Enjoying the sunshine

 

                                                                         Silently cycling by

                                          
                   Arriving in Scotland from London (LonJoG - London to John O'Groats)

                 The bottom of the descent, Arthur's Seat, Gower Peninsular, Wales

                                                                Cyclists sailing

                                                
                                                   Along a beach on the way to Harwich

                                                   Cycling up Semnoz, Annecy in France

                                                Arriving in Bognor on a recumbent

                                                          A ride around The Hague

                                                                      A Coffee Stop


And it's not just about cycle rides.  There are so many other things to do

                                                                    

Bicycle Polo

                              

                                    Circuits at Hilllingdon Track with the Minets Cyclist

                                            Herne Hill Velodrome in South East London


Not forgetting mountain biking, time-trials, hardcourt bike polo, triathlons and all the other ways to bring a bicycle into your life.  Whichever one(s) you choose, they all have the most amazing amount of fun!