Cycling, more so than many sports, builds a relationship with your natural surroundings. Benefits Builds both muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance. Burns between 400-700 calories per hour. Is low-impact, which is less stressful to muscles and joints. Lasts a lifetime.
Indoor training is cheap and accessible.
Drawbacks Requires lots of equipment. Shares the road with traffic. Skills to Learn Be comfortable on the bike. Start first in a controlled area such as the Veloway or on a neighborhood street. Know how to brake, shift, steer, ride a straight line, and turn corners.