Bike Riding
Highlights
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The Iron Curtain Trail from Imatra to Parikkala is part of a Europe-wide bicycle route.
This route takes you on a tour of the northern part of Garda Trentino. Starting from Arco you get as far as Sarche and Lake Cavedine before heading ...
E-bike tour, almost 20 km, along the Moselle: Kues - Wehlen - Kueser Plateau - Maring - Lieser
The emotion of cycling along the route of the former railway that connected the Ora to Predazzo. It was built for war purposes during the First ...
Beautiful archipelago route from Kokkola city centre to Öja fishermen village and summer cafe Bryggan. Relaxing half-day-tour mainly on quiet ...
The Torbole-Sarche pedestrian and cycle path is one of the best-loved trails in Garda Trentino. An easy route through natural surroundings it is ...
Promising round bike tour through and over Jungholz. Here you will find out about the diverse possibilities that Jungholz offers. The focus here is ...
Discover the historic paths taken by Luther in the Rodach Valley
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All regions
- Albania 17 bike rides
- Andorra 5 bike rides
- Armenia 8 bike rides
- Austria 4,635 bike rides
- Belarus 7 bike rides
- Belgium 1,597 bike rides
- Bosnia and Herzegovina 20 bike rides
- Bulgaria 18 bike rides
- Chile 25 bike rides
- China 80 bike rides
- Croatia 420 bike rides
- Cuba 8 bike rides
- Cyprus 17 bike rides
- Czech Republic 842 bike rides
- Denmark 327 bike rides
- Dominican Republic 4 bike rides
- Ecuador 9 bike rides
- Estonia 25 bike rides
- Finland 188 bike rides
- France 6,205 bike rides
- Georgia 11 bike rides
- Germany 35,281 bike rides
- Gibraltar 4 bike rides
- Greece 168 bike rides
- Hungary 767 bike rides
- Iceland 12 bike rides
- Indonesia 37 bike rides
- Iran 5 bike rides
- Ireland 336 bike rides
- Isle of Man 4 bike rides
- Israel 53 bike rides
- Italy 3,441 bike rides
- Japan 43 bike rides
- Liechtenstein 57 bike rides
- Lithuania 55 bike rides
- Luxembourg 172 bike rides
- Malta 4 bike rides
- Monaco 5 bike rides
- Montenegro 20 bike rides
- Netherlands 1,842 bike rides
- New Zealand 16 bike rides
- Nigeria 4 bike rides
- Norway 165 bike rides
- Philippines 6 bike rides
- Poland 528 bike rides
- Portugal 135 bike rides
- Romania 162 bike rides
- Russia 120 bike rides
- San Marino 9 bike rides
- Serbia 36 bike rides
- Serbia and Montenegro 6 bike rides
- Singapore 14 bike rides
- Slovakia 193 bike rides
- Slovenia 373 bike rides
- South Africa 7 bike rides
- South Korea 6 bike rides
- Spain 841 bike rides
- Sweden 392 bike rides
- Switzerland 2,403 bike rides
- Taiwan 30 bike rides
- Tanzania 4 bike rides
- Thailand 47 bike rides
- United Arab Emirates 5 bike rides
- United Kingdom 7,242 bike rides
- United States of America 320 bike rides
- Venezuela 6 bike rides
- West Bank 7 bike rides
Bicycle Rides are healthy!
Cycling can be used for weight loss training or to help build muscles. It has wonderful effects on our respiratory system, as well as the heart and circulation.
One of the key benefits of cycling is that, the bike is holding our body weight, meaning the joints are some what spared, this can give us brilliant results with regards to minimal body strain with maximum gains on our internal systems. The back muscles, which stabilize the spine are built and toned, this can prevent and even alleviate back problems.
Adding to these bodily benefits, our cognitive behavior is also positively affected through cycling, our brain activity input goes through a variety of changes, and our mood can be uplifted and improved! So, what are you waiting for! Let’s get on that bike!
Food and equipment
Preparing for a bike ride is just as important as the ride itself. You should be aware of the route in advance, know about possible difficulties such as traffic light-free road crossings, steep climbs or bumpy roads, find out about the weather to be expected and, last but not least, put together your food and equipment.
The most important thing when cycling is to drink enough fluids. Water is best, but sports drinks or diluted fruit juices are also okay. When you eat, it is important that you eat a carbohydrate-rich diet and avoid fatty, hearty meals, as these types of foods put additional strain on the body and are heavy on the stomach. Lighter foods such as muesli bars, banana and apple or even smoothies are a good choice for when you are on the go.
Your equipment choice will vary according to the type and length of your route. However, there are some things you should never do without, such as a helmet, bicycle tools and an air pump, so that you are prepared for a breakdown.
It is also a good idea to have padded cycling shorts, to relieve your buttocks, cycling gloves to prevent pressure points and blisters on your hands, and breathable T-shirts and jackets that prevent heat build-up and dry quickly.
When choosing clothing, you should always take into account the airstream, which can cool you down considerably even in warm temperatures. You should also always have sun and rain protection, first aid kit and mapping of your route, either on your smartphone or in the form of a map.