From the article: Why Bike? Top 5 Reasons to Ride
People ride bikes for a variety of reasons. Environmental concerns, exercise, practical transportation, to save money, to just have fun. Share why it is YOU ride your bike. Share Why You Ride
It Feels Good
- Its real... not fake... its give... not take... its move... not shake... its love... not hate
- —Guest Hardworker
Riding More These Days
- First I rode for fun. Then I got strong enough to start riding for short trips when I don't have to carry a lot. So now I was riding for fun, environmental reasons and for ease of parking. Then we had a massive public transit accident that lead me to try commuting to work. This combines fun, economy, ecology and fitness. I do still have to learn better how to be and feel safe with city riding, but I'm getting there and look forward to progressing from commuting 2x/week to 3-4x. Cycle on!
- —Nancedance
New bike rider
- I got a pedal assist electric bicycle to ride to and from home to school/work because it's healthier for me and the earth than driving. I went with an electric bike because I'm just new to bicycling, and there are two tremendous hills I have to climb, and the pedal assist really helps me get to my job and classes without getting too sweaty. But I can work up a really good sweat when I want an aerobic ride!
- —Guest Emily
Great Reasons
- I read all the other responaes and got to say that they were all great reasons to ride a bike. The only thing I could add is that I would like to pass my happiness to one of my grandkids or any kid so that they can grow up enjoying the freedom and joy that I've had.
- —Guest Roy
i ride
- i ride becouse i can!! two years ago i sat in a wheel chair waiting knee replacement surgery due to arthritis so i couldnt do any thing. now i can!
- —Guest cathy
why i ride
- I ride everywhere. I just love the feeling of it. A lot of people look at me like I'm pathetic or a low-life for always riding a bike instead of driving around but when you look back at the whole distance you have covered you can tell yourself "I did it!" and be proud. It's just a great feeling inside yourself.
- —Guest sean
To think clearly
- While I am riding my bike, I feel closer to God and He helps me think through the steps that are a problem in my life. I feel the wind on my face and everything suddenly becomes laid out for me to problem solve. It is my time to think things through.
- —colleen25
BB
- You ride for the only legitimate reason. You can do all the fringe benefits in another direction, but to ride a bike, you must want to ride a bike.
- —Guest Bob Lamb
Peace of Mind
- I am a born-again biker. I did much riding back in the 80's and got away from it, then last year at age 62 I decided to get back to it for various reasons. I found that I had forgotten the euphoria of coasting down a hill, that 'ahhh' moment when the wind hits your face and you feel at one with the road. I rediscovered that sense of accomplishment when you can sit at the top of the hill you just pedaled up, look back and actually see how far you have come. My reasons to start biking again are like so many--weight loss, fitness, a cheap way to get from point A to point B, but I CONTINUE to ride for the joy of a ride, for my mental health, and just to get high on life.
- —Guest Linda S
I learnt to ride a bike aged 46
- I totally agree - I recently did the UK end-to-end ride and rode about 1000 miles in 12 days. When I filled in the assessment form for the company who organised the trip, there was a question about the best bit - and I answered "just riding my bike and not having to fit other things into the day as well". I didn't learn to ride a bike till i was 46 - I'm now 61 - I regret not starting a whole lot earlier.
- —Guest Jane
agree with mr. Marston
- I agree with mr. Marston. Whatever the people said or do (like making a community for bikers or else), I ride my bike for my sense has choosen it that it would be the one that will satisfy my heart. And it was and is.
- —Guest tri
Minimalist!
- I ride because I can't justify taking a ton and a half of metal wherever I go, when 25+/- pounds is all I really need.
- —Guest Johnoliverfrokmorton
Coping mechanism
- I ride to clear my head. I can get to work and I'm awake, I can get home from work de-stressed. It's my coping mechanism - if I need more or less, I just adjust my speed & route to match. Not to mention that it's a lot more sane than driving the freeways and faster (for me) than waiting for the bus.
- —Guest Tony
Worth Every Minute
- I really don't have an excuse to ride, since I basically work where I live there is no need for me to drive. But when my shift is over, my legs are already itching to hit the road, yes, just the simple thought of being riding excites me and I can't wait to end my day with a long invigorating ride.
- —Guest Marco Flores
60 Is The New 40
- I started riding again last year at age 59. I recently turned 60. I have my own business, which in this bad economy, can be very stressful. I 4 days a week, for a total of 40 miles each week. I have discovered that biking is a great way to blow off stress. I like to think that I am a young 60.
- —Guest Stevie
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