BUYING A BIKE

BUYING A BIKE

Follow these rules:

1.     Stand astride your test bike and measure the distance between the top tube and your crotch. You need 1 inch of clearance over the top tube for a road bike or hybrid, and 2 inch or more inches for a mountain bike.

2.     While in a riding position, the handlebars and stem should block your view of the front wheel’s hub.

If you are undecided about two frame sizes, it’s usually best to choose the smaller size. It is critical for both safety and comfort to have the right size frame when cycling.

BENEFITS OF CYCLING

BENEFITS OF CYCLING

Cycling is as effective as running and walking for toning the large muscles of the lower body. Sports medicine specialists prescribe cycling because it causes less wear and tear on the joints and muscles than jogging. Aerobic exercise researchers say that cycling is as good as running and swimming for attaining fitness. It provides the needed aerobic boost to the cardiovascular system but with less stress on joints.

Calories Burned During Cycling
Cycling Speed (mph)	Calories per mile
10	26
15	31
20	38
25	47
30	59