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Cycling is a brilliant means to increase your cardiovascular capacity, save money, while aiding in keeping the environment unpolluted. Cycling does not damage your muscles in ways that jogging and using gym equipment can. Not only that, it’s pragmatic since one is able to keep fit by travelling to work, or doing the shopping, so it’s not like you’re having to make time for exercise as almost all other sorts of exercise impose on you.

So what type of cycle to buy? One that is comfy for you while sitting in the saddle, and has many gears so you can ride up inclines with relative ease – after all, not everyone lives in East Anglia! One ought to also be able to lift your bicycle with relative comfort as you will discover this is necessary from time to time, e.g up some stairs.

Also make sure you buy the appropriate accessories for your bicycle : a pump, front and back light, bike mudguards, reflector lights, reflective jacket, helmet and strong lock. Such cycle accessories assist you in keeping secure in bad light, and your cycle out of reach from robbery. Ensure you lock your bicycle in a reasonably public area.

Last of all, it’s a great idea to invest some time into cycle repairs. You don’t need to be an expert, but it’s handy if you can discover how to align your brake pads and brake cables as these oftentimes need fine-tuning following use. Also ensure you keep the bicycle well oiled and the tyres pumped hard to make bicycling less difficult. And it almost goes without saying, have good road sense – indicate with your arms while turning, and keep to the left-handside at all times.