The popularity of cycling also has to do with the fact that it has greater manoeuvrability, it's easier to park, it reduces traffic congestion and it is way cheaper compared to a four-wheel vehicle. Cycling also has its disadvantages--the cyclist has minimal protection during crashes, particularly with motor vehicles, it takes longer to travel on a bicycle compared to a motor vehicle, it is unable to transport passengers and the rider needs to hone his riding skills to be able to ride a bike.
There are as many different kinds of bicycles as there are uses and their prices range from an affordable US to around US,000, depending on the kind of bicycle you prefer to use. There are the road bicycles which are used for speed on paved roads and highways. Examples of these are the touring bicycles, utility bicycles and freight bicycles.
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Mountain bicycles are for off-road cycling and features sturdy and durable frames to help the rider resist sudden jolts. Racing bicycles have lightweight frames and drop handlebars to allow for a more aerodynamic position thereby giving it more speed. BMX bikes are designed for stunts and tricks while Cruiser bikes are designed for comfort.
Cycling has become a very competitive international sport and one of the most demanding. If a cyclist wants to excel, he needs to have endurance, speed, power, technique and excellent aerobic fitness. A lot of scientific research has also been done to produce faster and lighter bicycles, although Union Cycliste Internationale specifies that a legal race bike shouldn't weigh less than 6.8 kilograms. The sport of cycling comprises BMX, mountain biking, tour events that could last for days and countless track events.
Cycling can generally improve a person's fitness level and cardiovascular health. A person could ride the bike for a long time without too much stress on his leg muscles. His heart and lung muscles gets stronger, his blood pressure and blood fat level decreases, thereby reducing his chances of having heart problems. A person suffering from arthritis of the lower limbs could benefit from cycling since it is a form of exercise that can cause very little impact to the knees and joints.
In fact, cycling is used for knee rehabilitation programs. Overweight and obese people are also encouraged to go into cycling as an alternative to their sedentary lives. Depending on your weight level, you could off burn between 75-670 calories in thirty minutes!
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