Riding a bicycle has been a popular form of exercise for decades, rising in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s when mountain biking became a sport, followed by increased interest in bicycle racing later on.
As fitness centres across the country and even apartment complex gyms remain closed temporarily, those wishing to stay fit quickly looked for other alternatives. Since exercising alone was a better way to reduce risk from the pandemic, biking solo was among the activities folks embraced amid the pandemic.
The recent spike in COVID-19 infection number saw even cycling being prohibited but now, looks like solo biking is on the cards again! So, what’s stopping you? To help you make up your mind, we’ve listed here a number of great reasons why you should be pedalling to stay fit during these trying times!
It’s your small contribution to helping the environment!
By using your bicycle as your tool for daily commutes, you solve multiple environmental problems. Automotive vehicles are a major cause of air pollution, noise pollution and overcrowding in our environment. By using a cycle for your day to day travel, you can contribute to the environment and solve all these problems at a personal level. A typical passenger vehicle emits about 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. Think of all the good you can do for the environment just by taking the initiative to use the bicycle, instead of the Merc, as your daily driver! And best of all, just imagine the amount of money you’ll save on car fuel, parking and maintenance expenses!
