For each of us, the bicycle has been (or still is) an important part of our lives. Just think about our first meters on a bicycle without training wheels and that feeling of euphoria and happiness we experienced.

If we think about it, the bicycle is really part of our lives more than any other means of transport and for many people that feeling of euphoria and happiness that was experienced the first time, has never stopped rebirth at every ride. For this biking is good for body and mind , especially if the dimension of travel that allows us to see new places, discover the world in a slower and more authentic way, is added to the bike.

So is it true that biking makes people happy? Of course! We'll explain why below in a few points.

It's good for the heart

Biking is one of the sports activities that are best for the heart, because it doesn't tire it out, but makes it stronger. It improves circulation and lowers blood pressure. Some studies have even shown that those who cycle regularly have a longer life expectancy. How many kilometers should you do then to feel the benefits?

35 a week are enough, you don't need to be Tour-de-France champions!

Helps to control weight

Pedalling allows you to burn calories (up to 500 in an hour!) and therefore stay in shape. It is not a sport that causes excessive strain on the body, allows you to control weight and has slimming effects. It's very good especially for women approaching menopause.

It doesn't damage the joints

There are some sports, like running for example, that put a strain on our joints and particularly the knees. Riding a bicycle, on the other hand, lets you stay in shape without straining the body too much, but strengthening the muscles of the legs and back. This is why both children and elderly people can ride a bicycle without any contraindication.

It's a stress reliever

Those who ride a bicycle in the city avoid queues, car traffic, perform physical activity and therefore burn energy, move better often reducing travel times. Pedaling whilst immersed in nature also lets you enjoy the landscape and breathe good air, once again promoting health.

It has been proven by studies that riding a bike makes you happy!

In addition, it is antidepressant and (strange but true) decreases the sense of fatigue.

It's economical

Of course, because imagine moving in the city with the car, with public transport, or with taxis. Imagine traveling always by car or public transportation. Pedalling is free and according to Forbes, a bike costs 26 times less per year than a car.

Allows you to travel authentically

On this we are increasingly in agreement, travelling by bicycle means discovering areas in a slower way and finding a authentic travel dimension.

When travelling by bicycle, you are in close contact with colours, smells, sounds, so you don't miss anything of the landscape or the cities you pass through. Don't believe it? Try one of our tours and tell us what you think!

It's a way to socialize

If you love the bike you are part of the community. Pedalling is a passion that unites more and more people in Italy and around the world, which is why movements, associations, events, meetings, forums, and blogs are being created in recent years to talk about cycling tourism, bike trips and everything that revolves around the world of two wheels.

It's good for the environment

Of course, because traveling by bike has a very low ecological impact, but above all it has zero emissions. If we protect the environment we can continue to travel for a long time!

Would you like to go on a group bike trip or with friends? At Cyclando, you can find many tours, both in Italy and abroad, to enjoy all the pleasure of a cycling trip, eBike, MTB or racing bike!