Riding a bike

Riding a bike is fun. It’s good exercise, keeps your body and mind in shape. It exercises your muscles and your joints. You breathe in fresh air, your lung gets stronger. It’s a cheap way of travelling and you don’t need a lot of equipment if you want to do it. You can ride the bike in towns or cities on bicycle lanes, or in nature in scenic landscapes. Safety is very important so make sure that your bike works properly, the brakes are strong and always wear a helmet. It can save your life in case you lose your balance and fall. The brakes control the tyres. They can be on the handlebars or you may have back-pedal brakes.

Pedalling uphill on a slope is very hard work so choose a good mountain bike if you plan to ride it in hilly areas. A comfortable seat is also a must, especially if you want to travel long distances. Riding a bike is getting increasingly popular nowadays. More and more people cycle to work or cycle around in town. It’s a great way of getting to know a place and more economical than travelling by car. You don’t need parking space for a bike, it does not run on petrol and it does not pollute the air. You don’t need to buy a bike even if you want to use it regularly. Renting community bikes is a service that is available in several European cities and in Budapest also.