Cycling does not have to take place indoors

[Winblows]

Many people associate cycling with a fitness activity. The truth is, that cycling is one of the most pleasant ways to enjoy the nature and exercise at the same time. When you arrive to a park, a lake, a river, woods, sea - you don't have to think about "where is the parking", because you take your bike with you. You can take a walk with your bike beside you, get to the next exciting place or just turn around and drive back home.

You can even get a wonderful shave while enjoying the nature.

So, after bumping into this thread, grab your bicycle, optionally a camera (you will probably already carry your smartphone) and let us see your bike or even better in some exciting environment.

 

[Eeyore]

Many people associate cycling with a fitness activity.

Amsterdam city center

 

[Cash_Stronomer]

That must be the 'Murican way? Cycle in front of the television
They laugh at my basket, but I can haul almost a hundred bucks in groceries!

 

[Legion]

That must be the 'Murican way? Cycle in front of the television
They laugh at my basket, but I can haul almost a hundred bucks in groceries!

Same. My basket makes my bike my car.

 

[Eeyore]

Same. My basket makes my bike my car.

These are very popular here:

 

[Cash_Stronomer]

I seriously would love to have one of those, but my area is the opposite of smooth. Very, very hilly. Up - down - up - down - etc. etc.

 

[Legion]

These are very popular here:

Hmmm... I could get a couple of cases of beer in that...

 

[Jay S]

We've been on tour for exactly one year today and are still a few weeks away from home. We're currently heading north through the central Sierras and will be in Yosemite in two days.

There is no such thing as riding a bike indoors...that's just mental masturbation!

Enjoy the ride,
Jay

 

[nymtber]

I ride my bike indoors when the weather is not so nice. Living in upstate, NY that means 4-6 months out of the year. But none of those contraptions that hold you steady, oh no! I have Rollers. Hard to get at first, but not too bad now!

But, I'd much rather ride outdoors. 30 minutes on the rollers and I just gotta stop, its too boring after that. Outdoors? I can ride for hours with pit stops and food!

 

[Eeyore]

Aren't bicycles used for city transportation in the USA?

 

[Cash_Stronomer]

More and more bicycle lanes are popping up in the cities over here, as well as little bicycle shops and parking. Tis a good sign

 

[Rockminer]

Aren't bicycles used for city transportation in the USA?

Generally speaking, no. There are some cities and small towns where biking is more prevalent but as a general statement, autos are king here. We're fat for a reason

 

[Toothpick]

Hmmm... I could get a couple of cases of beer in that...

My first thought as well! You know how hard it is to carry a 12pk in one hand and steer with the other? Or how bout a bottle of wine...that was tricky.

Here's my bike. Schwinn

 

[jefhunter]

an older pic. but this is a regularly ridden route.

 

[Winblows]

In Copenhagen it's possible to borrow a bicycle for free, even an el- powered ...

 

[Winblows]

... and this is a very common scene in the city ...

 

[3gor4]

In Copenhagen it's possible to borrow a bicycle for free, even an el- powered ...

That is fantastic!! In Dublin though they have slightly the same type of city bicycles.
Except you have to pay for it and you can leave the bikes in different places where those bike parkings are.

Btw, it doesnt look very occupied/ used in Copenhagen. Lol.

 

[Cash_Stronomer]

Some times I feel as if North America is leaving all the good stuff behind in favor of a new Walmart opening and bigger Big Mac's.

 

[Eeyore]

That is fantastic!! In Dublin though they have slightly the same type of city bicycles.
Except you have to pay for it and you can leave the bikes in different places where those bike parkings are.

Btw, it doesnt look very occupied/ used in Copenhagen. Lol.

I've used those bicycles in Toulouse as well. Very easy system, and the bikes are well maintained.

For those visiting the Netherlands; you can rent bicycles at many train stations. Something like €3 per day, and they are good quality, sturdy bicycles.

 

[Legion]

My first thought as well! You know how hard it is to carry a 12pk in one hand and steer with the other? Or how bout a bottle of wine...that was tricky.

Here's my bike. Schwinn

One of my bikes has a wine rack.