FAMILY BICYCLING

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.