Commuters Increasingly Taking To Road Biking

There is no question that biking is a popular sport and recreational activity for many people. Several years ago the big thing in the world of cycling was going off-road on mountain bikes. People by the droves bought the equipment to take on mountainous trails but many people rarely ventured out onto those trails. Today it seems that road biking is taking the lead in popularity. Road bikes are more popular than ever with people who tend to get out and use them regularly.

One of the reasons for this trend in cycling has been the downturn in the economy in recent years. There are many people these days who simply cannot afford the high cost of gasoline to get to and from work and so they have resorted to bike commuting to get where they need to go in an economical way. In addition, the high costs of buying and maintaining automobiles and also carrying the proper insurance on them has become prohibitive for many people.

As a result of these conditions, there are now many more people who are strapping on a bike helmet and road biking to work every day in order to economize. In addition, there are many cities and towns all around the country that have taken steps to make the roads more friendly to bikes, by adding specific bike lanes and putting up better signs to help increase bike safety and awareness.

In many ways, this increase in biking has turned out to be a real win-win situation for many communities, municipalities and residents. This is because each person who is riding their bike to work is leaving their car or truck at home and this means there is less wear and tear on the roads and less maintenance expense. Also, the communities have reduced noise and pollution levels. At the same time, the bike commuters have better marked lanes and as a result enjoy better safety on the city streets.

No matter what type of road biking activity you undertake, it is definitely a wonderful way to get exercise. This is a hidden benefit to many who decide that bike riding is for them. These folk generally lose weight and feel much better overall and enjoy a greater measure of health and vitality. Of course, these benefits also flow to those who use their bikes for occasional recreational outings as well.