Why we love bicycling.

 

Bicycling is a great sport and recreational activity. Riding for competition like racing, or riding just for the love of riding are just two of the many things that bicycling can be about, but there are other activities of interest that your bicycle can be used for such as touring.
A young man named “Mike Beauchamp” decided to bicycle across Canada, but when asked why, he really couldn’t give a reasonable explanation for the challenging ride. I believe Mike was making the ride, because he wanted to test himself, to test his resolve, and challenge his ability to succeed at something fairly big, and as far as Mike was concerned and in his own words said, “I really don’t have anything better to do’’ . Mikes Canadian ride was filmed and chronicled.  The publics awareness of Mikes’ ride provided needed support.  Check out the video trailer of Mike and his Canadian adventure.
The one thing to note when taking on any kind of bicycling adventure like Mikes’ is to have the correct gear.  Accessories like foldable tires, patches, air pump, proper clothing, shelter, rain gear, cooking gear, a first aid kit, cell phone, and what ever you can think of to make your  adventure safe and well prepared. Like all safety conscious cyclists a good bicycle helmet is must have equipment.  And lets face it, the reality is that you not only want to be prepared, but you also want to look good riding that fancy “Trek” bicycle (as an example). A good bicycle jersey and cycling shorts are not only practical, but also makes a strong fashion  statement that says, “ I’m a serious cyclists“.  The Bicycle is not just for fun, but can also be a great alternative to the car to make short jaunts near home or if you’re a student it can be used to travel on campus. With the price of gasoline going through the roof. The bicycle may end up taking a more dominate role in our everyday lives.