There are now many different types of bike designed specifically for each cycling pursuit that can be undertaken. For example you may just want a bike to get around on, so that you can cycling to work, go shopping and maybe to school. The good thing about this is that not only will you be getting valuable cardiovascular and muscular exercise but you will be doing your bit to protect the environment from harmful pollution.
Before choosing a bike you will to need decide what type of cycling you will be using it for. Whether you want to use your bike just for leisurely road cycling, road bike racing or perhaps mountain biking, you need to select the right bike for your specific needs. Maybe you will want your new bike to have a "dual" use, such as being able to use it on the road as well as on the track. Your planned use of your bike will affect your choice and more than likely the amount you will need to pay for the bike.
Cycling is not only beneficial, it can also be fun! Cycling can be a great way to explore your surroundings. Unlike travelling by car, you get to experience for real the landscape around you, providing you with a continual change of scenery. On a bike you can smell the surrounding landscape, flowers and fresh air.
Cycling for an hour or for a whole day does not need much preparation or special equipment. But you do need to carry some basic items with you in case you get caught out with the onset of bad weather, a mechanical failure or a puncture. Think about using a backpack and in it you could put a bottle of water, some snacks, wind/waterproof, a map or a sat nav, basic tools such as tyre levers, puncture kit and a bicycle pump should be considered as essential and of course your mobile phone will keep you in touch with others.
