Across the country families are pulling out water bottles, airing up tires, strapping on helmets, checking gears and heading out on thoroughfares, side streets, dirt roads, and local bike trails. Bicycling continues to grow in popularity and comes in second only to swimming as an outdoor family activity.
Turning off the television, limiting computer time and restricting cell phone use to emergency calls only families nationwide have found a fun, economical fitness activity appropriate for all ages.
In this era
of “super sizing”, and the disbanding of physical fitness programs in
elementary and secondary public schools, finding free healthy exercise programs
can be challenging. Finding an activity with a limited or cost-effective
investment the entire family can share in even harder. For many bicycling is
the answer.
Family
bicycling for fun, excursions or tours, offers a wide range of benefits. The
immune system can be considerably strengthened by bicycling, and it fights
against cells that cause tumors. It increases stamina, and strengthens joints
and cartilages as it regulates movement and breathing. Rather than escaping
stressful situations by taking a drive, jump on a bicycle. The mental health
community reports moderate exercise like bicycling helps depression and
anxiety.
Family
bicycling brings a family together, however safety in group and/or family
riding is important. Certified USA Cycling Coach Buster Brown of Bixby Bicycles
offers group and/or family coaching sessions. Rules, regulations and guidelines
for group riding are many and for your safety, the safety of your family, and
the safety of other riders, knowing and understanding the rules is crucial.
Even city established bike trails and bike runs have rules – at times not
easily accessible. More than road rules, the coaching session includes
maintenance and care of your equipment, proper fitness of seats and handlebars
and guidance in selecting routes and bike trails appropriate for your family’s
level of experience.
Join
millions of others this summer in this fun, eco-friendly activity. Multifamily
sports are growing as the gaps between generations’ narrows. Bixby Bicycles and Accessories; locally owned
and operated is more than just another bicycle shop. Offering all your
bicycling accessories, group rides and individualized training and coaching
programs, they have an ingrown love for all things bicycle.
Take
down the old bike hanging in the garage, dig out the two-wheeler that’s seen
better days, buy the shiny red bike or pink one with a basket and join a
community of youth and families who have discovered bicycling. Biking together as a family offers mental
stimulation, moderate impact exercise, and an “enhanced sense of place”.
Bixby
Bicycles in Bixby Oklahoma promotes family and community by carrying a wide
range of kids, adults, cruisers, road, mountain and fixed gear bicycles.
Contact us for more information.
