Cycling will make you happy

I assure you, my readers, that it will.

I’m not talking about those damned stationary bikes. Those things fixed inside a room are a faux simulation of cycling. They are a means of administering some insidious form of abuse on the mind. Those things will make you really, really sad even if you do get the same endorphin high.

No, cycling in the great out doors will make you happy. If you do it on a busy thoroughfare, I’m sure you won’t be so happy scared about the cars, but you’re much better off than indoors on a stationary bike.

Why?

Remember when you first learned to ride a bike? Remember the thrill keeping it upright. Wobbly at first. Then your pedaling smooths out, the front wheel straightens, and then, you’re cruising! You probably had a wide grin across your face. You probably also squealed. Nothing as delightful as that moment.

So, why aren’t you riding your bike more? You don’t have to ride in the road. Ride around your neighborhood. Ride in the woods out back. Ride the local rail to trail conversion. Just go out and ride.

You’ll like the breeze in your face. You’ll relish the hill to climb, because of the down hill and the speed to come. You’ll enjoy the rush from the exercise. You’ll breathe in the fresh air. You’ll be invigorated. You’ll be happy. I guarantee it.

Let’s go!

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