Cycling Routes in Cape Town

Cape Town is a biker’s heaven. It is considered one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world. From scenic mountain routes to wide open spaces surrounded by nature, there are amazing cycling routes that suit all skills and fitness levels. The city’s natural environment is abundant with single tracks, switchbacks, jeep tracks, and tarmac roads to suit everyone from the leisure cyclist to the technical rider. Some of these cycling routes are on the outskirts of the city, while others will take a bit of driving to get to.…

Why You Should Start Cycling

Cycling is a healthy, low-impact exercise that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from young children to older adults. It is also fun, cheap and good for the environment. Here are some of the reasons why you should start cycling. Cycling Improves Cardiovascular Health You get the same cardiovascular benefits from cycling that you get from any other form of aerobic exercise. During cycling, the heart beats faster than usual. This exercises the heart and promotes good health. Studies showed positive results in terms of cardiovascular function. Those…

A Guide To Cycling In Copenhagen

Copenhagen is a city where the people life on their bicycles. Cycling is the primary method of transportation in the city with people using bikes to get to work, take their children to school and go shopping. Cycling is such a large part of life in the Danish capital that only 29% of households living there own a car. Statistics show that there are actually more bikes in the city than there are people. The World’s First Bike City Copenhagen is focused on getting people to use bicycles when traveling…

Urban Commuter Cycling Safety

Cycling Is One of The Best Ways To Get Around Riding a bicycle is one of the best ways to get around town. We know that it is very efficient, that it costs very little money and it can help you get in shape. It is no wonder that more and more people are deciding to ride a bicycle to commute on a daily basis. You see more and more people in urban environments choosing to ride a bicycle than to use cars or even take public transportation. You might…

Cape Town Bicycle Tour: See The City

A Great Way To See The City There are many ways to see the City of Cape Town but not all of them are created equal. Some are definitely better than others and cycling around the city is definitely the best way to do it. We are talking about not just riding a bicycle alone but going on a guided tour with someone who truly knows the city. When you take such a tour you will see the city in a way that you could not normally take it all…

Benefits Of Cycling To Work

There are a number of advantages of cycling to work such as improved health, longer life, lower cost, higher energy level and cycling is also environmentally friendly. If your workplace is close enough and you are not biking to work, here are some of the major benefits of biking to work. One of the biggest benefits of regular cycling is that it helps you remain fit. It is estimated that a 30 min bike ride can help in burning anywhere from 200 to 500 cal, depending on your weight. Also,…

Why I Love Riding My Bike

I have never been into sports and wouldn’t really call myself an active person. However, I decided to make some changes to my habits a few years ago because I was gaining weight and felt tired all the time. I talked to my doctor and he recommended that I find an activity I enjoy. He said I had to be more active to avoid developing more serious health issues. The problem was that I did not really enjoy any sports. I finally decided to purchase a bike and to ride…