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Cycle for Your Health
 Are looking for an alternative to driving and the high cost of gas? Are you looking for a new method of aerobic exercise? Would you like to spend more time outdoors, by yourself or with family and friends? If so, then a bicycle may be the right choice for you!
Not only does a bicycle not use any gasoline, it can improve your overall health. Some of the health benefits of cycling include:
Reduced risk of heart disease
Reduced risk of high blood pressure
No noise or air pollution
When paired with proper nutrition, weight loss
Reduced stress and anxiety
Low impact exercise
Who Can Cycle?
There are no real age barriers to cycling, and people of most fitness levels can cycle, slowly and gently if necessary. Anyone with heart disease or other conditions affecting their activity should, of course, consult their doctor before starting any exercise program.
What Do I Need?
All you need to get started cycling is a bicycle, a helmet and the desire to ride! Bicycles can be customized to the owner's desire or left stock.
From touring bikes, to commuter bikes, mountain bikes and cruisers, there is a bicycle out there for nearly everyone's lifestyle.
Cycling Links
For more information about cycling, please visit the links below.
www.pedpower.org
www.bikegso.org/
www.ncdot.org/transit/bicycle
www.bikeleague.org
www.adventurecycling.org
www.thebicyclesite.com
www.greensborovelo.com
www.bicyclesforlife.com
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