Cycling is fun. People cycle for many reasons. Riding your bicycle allows you to feel active and energetic, feel your fitness improving, and to enjoy the surroundings of the natural environment. Cycling provides the independence of using only your own power, free from the constraints of motor vehicles. British Columbia's climate also allows many of us to ride all year long.

Cycling is healthy. Incorporating exercise into your lifestyle has many health benefits. It can strengthen your immune system, lower blood cholesterol, reduce stress, strengthen the heart and increase energy levels. Cycling can improve personal health and a healthier population can ease pressure on health care costs.

Cycling is low impact exercise. It is easy on your joints because it is a non weight-bearing form of exercise. It can be done at any level of intensity, which makes it suitable for people of all ages and levels of fitness.

Cycling is practical and cost effective. It is often just as fast as a car or a bus in city traffic and it makes it easier to avoid traffic jams. There are no gas tanks to fill and parking is usually free and available next to your destination. Once you have the basic equipment, cycling is an extremely economical form of transportation.

Cycling is good for the environment. Cycling produces no air pollution, greenhouse gases or noise. It also reduces traffic congestion, deterioration of road surfaces, and land requirements for roads and parking lots.

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