The perks of riding a bike: it's like riding a bike.
The Dutch are known for their love of bikes. They don't just ride a bike for sports! It's a form of transportation. One that's very much ingrained in the Dutch culture.
Grown-ups ride their bike to work, and children ride their bike to school. Usually without any protection or helmet! Bike helmets are considered as wimpy in the Netherlands...
The Dutch and their bikes
Shirly Agudo moved from the USA to the Netherlands. She wrote a book: The Dutch and their bikes! In this video Shirly talks about her fascination with the Dutch and their bikes!
Me and my bike!
I am one of those Dutch people who uses her bike to get from A to B. This is a picture of me on my bike:
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| This is me on my bike! |
As you can see, in the front of my bike I've got a handy little basket, which I use to put my handbag in. And in the back I've got two big bicycle bags for everything I buy.
The perks of riding a bike!
Riding a bike is a cheap way of transportation. And it's very healthy! Here's a list of all the benefits of riding a bike.
1. Riding a bike is easy
2. Riding a bike is easy to integrate into your life
3. Riding a bike is a low impact sport
4. Riding a bike is relaxing
5. Riding a bike is good for you brain!
Summing up!
In short, riding a bike comes with many health benefits. For everyone, but especially for moms. And a healthy mom is a happy mom!
If you're interested, have a look at a Dutch shop selling bikes called matrabike.nl. They also sell mountainbikes!
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Getting your kids from A to B by bike
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Riding a bike is a lot of fun. It's also cost effective if you live close to work or to your favorite shopping stores. Thanks for sharing on Feature Fridays!
It's such a good workout and great for the environment, not to mention saving money! Thanks for sharing at #SmallVictoriesSundayLinkup!
and 6. I got a bumpy from riding my bike. My butt is no longer flat lol. Visiting from Small Victories Sunday Link Party.
What a great post! Thanks for sharing at My Flagstaff Home!
Jennifer
I cycle for exercise and not for transportation, and I agree with everything you said! I would love to be able to ride for transportation, but my city, Miami, is not bike friendly. Actually, it's considered on of the most dangerous cities for bikes and pedestrians (http://www.care2.com/causes/10-most-dangerous-cities-for-biking-and-walking.html), so every time I get on my bike, I have to put aside the fear that I may not make it home. It's kind of sad because it's something I really love to do do, and my son loves riding in his trailer, but I cannot trust others to drive safely to ensure our safety.