Month: January 2009

By Linda Ellingsen – REI
In This Article
* 12 Cycling Myths, Exposed!
* Before You Ride
* Riding Tips
* Taking It to the Next Level
* Biking Q&A
* getting into biking
Welcome back to the saddle! By reading this, it means you already taking that first step towards getting back on a bike for fun or transportation. We think that’s awesome, and we’re here to help you go for it.
So what has you thinking about riding your bike? There are in fact lots of great reasons to dust off your bike (or even ride for the very first time) and start pedaling:
* High gas prices (ah, perhaps you’ve heard of this?).
* Paying all those other car-related expenses: parking, repairs, insurance.
* Getting some exercise.
* Doing your part to be more "green."
* Getting some fresh air.
* Reducing your stress level.
* Seeing your environs at a slower pace.
Sounds great, you say, but let’s get real for a minute, too. Most of us have found plenty of reasons NOT to go riding, so let’s take on those fears one by one.
12 Cycling Myths, Exposed!
Myth #1: Biking requires too much gear.
Myth #2: It’s costly to buy a bike and all the gear for cycling.
Myth #3: Only expensive bikes are any good.
Myth #4: Biking takes too much time.
Myth #5: Biking is too dangerous.
Myth #6: Bike seats are uncomfortable.
Myth #7: I’m clueless about how to maintain my bike.
Myth #8: I’m too out of shape to ride.
Myth #9: You can’t carry much stuff on a bike.
Myth #10: It’s too far for me to commute to work.
Myth #11: I’ll get sweaty.
Myth #12: My work clothes will get wrinkled.
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