Riding a bike is a wonderful experience. Many people's first experience of riding a bike occurred as a child. Riding a bike always seemed to bring out the inner child in me, simply by association. As soon as I get on a bike I remember what it was like to be a child and to truly enjoy the freedom of playing.I preferred being on my bike to traveling by foot because it was faster and often more versatile. Going off the beaten path was simple enough on normal terrain and I could go explore to my hearts content.My friends and I would often ride together on my father's farm. There were many rolling hills to glide over and ditches to jump. We would spend hours trying to out do our previous jumps, sometimes resulting in injury, but we enjoyed every minute of it.When I graduated from High School I decided that I wanted to go to Europe. While I was in Europe I had some of the most enjoyable moments of my life biking through different countries. I can still vividly remember the bright green landscape of Holland and the rolling hills of Germany. There is a quality to bike riding that you cannot experience in a car.One of the most striking aspects of the memories I have from biking are those of the smells and sounds that went along with the landscape. It is impossible to reproduce by any other means.The speed of travel makes a difference and is totally a matter of preference. I have always enjoyed traveling at a modest pace because it allows me to really drink in the moment while still moving at a pace that quickens the spirit.Biking can be hard work at times but it feels so good at the same time. Runners often experience the release of endorphins when running and the same release occurs when biking. It is a pleasant feeling that can become somewhat addicting.There are so many different moments when riding a bike, like the wonderful silence of a starry night or the refreshing feeling a warm spring shower. If you bike in the fall the fluttering leaves, majestic colors, and gentle breezes give you the feeling of being hugged by the earth. When riding near the sea the cool wind and the sound of peaceful waves are like rocking in a swing. Biking in a snow shower and watching the crystal flakes swirling around your body is like being in a wonderland.In addition to the great experiences you can have while biking, the benefits of riding a bike are extensive and range from a healthier body to a better environment. If you have never been bike riding before or it has been a while since your last excursion, I encourage you to get out and go biking. I think you will be pleasantly surprised at just how much fun you can have!
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