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The Advantages of Bikes

By Carey Baird

Bikes are a popular thing throughout the world, and have become a common form of both recreation and transportation in many countries. There are various types of bikes, from street bikes to mountain bikes, trick bikes to racing bikes. Bicycles represent one of the most advanced forms of transportation that is ultimately powered by the person riding it, and have allowed many people to have an alternative to automobiles and mass transit. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the advantages bikes hold over other forms of transportation, and some of the different types of bikes that have become popular over time.

A bicycle is any two-wheeled vehicle that is powered by pedals, but they can be assisted by electric or even gas motors. These can be charged independently or by the rider pedaling, and can be used to lend assistance either when pedaling up hills or whenever the user desires. Standard bikes, however, are powered entirely by the user pedaling, and can be designed for street riding or off road purposes. Many people use bicycles as an alternate method of transportation, and they are a popular way for students in college and high school to get around local areas and campus.

Bicycles are being used more and more in major cities as a form of transportation, because they use no fuel and are an effective way to get around in high traffic areas. Many cities have bike rental stations where you can pay a small fee, check out a bike, and then return the bike to a station near your final destination once you’re finished with it. Owning a bike in a large city allows you to avoid the frustrations and costs that come with cars, and maintaining a bike costs little, if anything. The only danger inherent in owning a bike is the possibility of it being stolen, so properly securing your bike with a lock or chain is important – better yet, you should store it inside your place of residence. Bikes provide a higher level of flexibility than mass transit and a lower cost than other forms of private transportation.

Bikes are also popular for recreational activities, and they can be taken to everything from skate parks to mountain ranges. As well as the clear health benefits, there is a wide variety of recreational activities that can be done with bikes, depending on what your bike is specialized to do, from tricks to relaxing rides.

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Contributed by Carey Baird on June 13, 2009, at 7:35 PM UTC.

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