| There are many different types of bicycles available | | | | but once you do you'll never go back to an ordinary |
| on the market today, the comfort bicycle, which is | | | | bicycle. |
| used by many recreational bike riders, a trail bike or | | | | Mountain biking is a popular activity that is enjoyed by |
| light duty mountain bike, crusier bikes, recumbent bikes | | | | a wide age range of people. Heavy duty mountain |
| and heavy duty mountain bikes. No matter which type | | | | bikes can be quite costly, so it may be best to go to |
| of bike, or biking interests you biking is a great way to | | | | talk to a mountain biking organization about bike rental. |
| increased stamina, improved cardiovascular strength | | | | You may only decide you need a light duty mountain |
| and all around better fitness. | | | | bike which would also be good for regular riding. Not all |
| Recumbent bikes have become very popular for the | | | | mountain biking trails are killers and for experts only - |
| middle aged and older riders. On a recumbent bike you | | | | they had to start somewhere too! Mountain biking trails |
| have a very comfortable seat that you can lean back | | | | are rated somewhat like ski trails, the easiest is green, |
| in, quite like sitting in your favorite reclining chair. Your | | | | an intermediate is blue and difficult trails are pink. Go |
| butt is very comfortably cushioned. Your feet are out | | | | slowly, mountain biking can be hard on the joints, and |
| in front of you, quite like when you're driving your car. | | | | you'll need to learn how to handle the bike to minimize |
| Recumbent bikes are the fastest type of bicycle. One | | | | chance of injury. |
| reason is that with your legs extended forward and | | | | Whichever type of bicycle you choose, just do it! Biking |
| pedaling in front of you, you are able to move much | | | | is a great way to achieve an aerobic work out and |
| more weight with much less effort than on a | | | | burn calories at the same time. The best part is that |
| conventional bike where your legs are underneath of | | | | anyone can ride a bike and it's a great family |
| you. Beginning recumbent riders will tell you it takes a | | | | recreation to be enjoyed together. |
| while to develop what are called "recumbent muscles" | | | | |