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There are many different types of bicycles available on the market today, the comfort bicycle, which is used by many recreational bike riders, the road bike, which is for people who enjoy pedalling along the tarmac, a trail bike or light duty mountain bike, recumbent bikes and heavy duty mountain bikes. It does not matter which type of biking you prefer, all cycling will help to improve your stamina, increase fitness levels and work your heart.

Road bikes are great for zipping along smooth and flat roads or tracks. The wheels on road bikes are much thinner than they are on a mountain bike. The frame is also a lot thinner.

For middle age and older bikers, recumbent bikes have been a popular choice. On a recumbent bike you have a very comfortable seat that you can lean back in, quite like sitting in your favourite reclining chair. And your bum will be cushioned. The seating position means that your feet are in front of you. Recumbent bikes are the fastest type of bicycle. One reason is that with your legs extended forward and pedalling in front of you, you are able to move much more weight with much less effort than on a conventional bike where your legs are underneath of you. Beginning recumbent riders will tell you it takes a while to develop what are called “recumbent muscles” but once you do you’ll never go back to an ordinary bicycle.

Mountain biking is a sport enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. You can rent mountain bikes from riding groups if you cannot afford the expensive models. You may only decide you need a light duty mountain bike which would also be good for regular riding. There are trials around the country for beginners, intermediates and experts. Mountain biking trails are rated somewhat like ski trails, the easiest is green, an intermediate is blue and difficult trails are pink. Go slowly, mountain biking can be hard on the joints, and you’ll need to learn how to handle the bike to minimize chance of injury.

Whichever type of bicycle you choose, just do it! Biking is a great way to achieve an aerobic workout and burn calories at the same time. What makes it even better is that anyone can bike and the family can relax together.