Cycling is a recreational activity or sport, as well as ground transportation is one that uses a bicycle. Many cycling enthusiasts who perform these activities in various fields, such as hills, steep terrain and also just a race for speed only.
Professional cycling sport called cycling.

People who use bicycles as transportation can also be called a commuter routine. The use of bicycles as transportation is not routinely performed only by workers who work in non-formal sector, but also performed by workers employed in the formal sector.

Cycling and Mood (spirit)

Cycling provides a positive effect on feelings and our mood. Cycling can reduce depression, strees, improve mood and motivate ourselves. As an example we can see with the cycling environment more closely, socializing with the environment, enjoy the scenery and fresh air. Bonus of all is health.

Cycling and Air Pollution

If you do not have to worry about air pollution caused by vehicle traffic, the study says people who bicycle less affected by air pollution from the people who ride in motor vehicles. This is possible because people in the bike breathe more regularly and inhale more oxygen.

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Benefits of Cycling

The results obtained from cycling in particular will tighten as the lower calf muscles, thighs and hips. Cycling can burn calories by 300 to 700 calories per hour. So, it will be useful for you who want to lose weight. In addition, cycling can increase lung volume to 50% so that the oxygen that can fit more.

For obese people, cycling is a sport that is recommended for cycling are relatively safe compared to most sports that require running or jumping. Conflicts due to running or jumping can cause injury to the legs, waist, back for those who are obese because the excess weight makes impact even harder. Cycling is also good for those who have heart disease.

One reason for cycling to be an interesting exercise is that cycling may be one way of relaxation. Enjoying the scenery in a relaxed and merasakah wind gusts can be one means of recreation is refreshing. So you can physically fit plus the clarity of thought.

Cycling Tips

In order to gain the maximum benefit and avoid injury, several things must be considered, namely:

• Make sure the important parts of the bike such as brakes and tires in a  safe condition so it will not interfere with travel or cause accidents.

• To avoid risk of injury, do a little warming, especially to stretch the muscles of the bottom such as waist, thighs and calves.

• As an addition to safety when cycling, you can mengguunakan pelidung equipment such as helmets, shoes, socks, gloves, glasses or other necessary equipment.

• When I started riding a bike, do it first with slow speed for 5-10 minutes as a way to warm up and adjust with the bike.

• When riding a bike, keep your pedal one full turn.

• Speed ​​is recommended for health is 27 km / h and the wheels 70 revolutions per minute (rpm)

• After cycling, do do cooling ride my bike slowly for about 10 minutes.

In addition to health, using a bicycle also can reduce air pollution due to vehicular use. Traffic fumes can create a contaminated environment. We recommend using a bike when you have to travel to a place that allows to reach by bicycle. In fact, there is also a community named "Bike to Work" using a bicycle to go to work every day.