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Many of us have tried to find a good workout that not only gives us results, but is enjoyable enough that we will stick with it. One exercise that many individuals find fun and rewarding is cycling. Cycling is an excellent choice if you enjoy the outdoors and want to get a good cardio workout and burn a lot of calories. You will also engage your leg muscles throughout most of your ride building and toning your entire leg. To get started with a cycling program, you will have to invest in some equipment. First, of course, you will need a bike. You could go to your local bike shop, and they can fit you with the right size of frame for your height and weight. If you are just beginning and want to hold off on a large investment, you will need to make sure that you are comfortable in your current bike. You will want your legs to have a slight bend at the knee when on the pedals. You will need the angle of your seat to be horizontal to the ground. Your handlebars should be at a comfortable ...

If you’ve never been on a cycling holiday, the idea of riding long distances every day for a week (or more) can be a bit daunting. Add training six days a week before you go, the money you’d need to spend on a decent touring bike, not to mention the rest of the kit. No one would blame you for thinking ‘maybe next year…’ But it doesn’t have to be that way. If you’re more of a city slicker than a handlebar warrior, there are still ways you can get out there and enjoy all the speed and freedom of a cycling holiday without all the sweat, sacrifice and spandex. With a rental bike, you can enjoy a spontaneous day trip or a fun-filled weekend tour any time you like. Picking your destination On typical cycling holidays your route is likely to cover 50-100km a day, and while you’ll see some beautiful places, you’ll probably need a massage and a lie-down each evening. My take on biking tours is different. I suggest you pick one of the compact, bike-friendly cities of Europe, hire a city bik...