Cycling is a sport now, earlier started as enthusiastic step by a few people, it has driven now whole world behind cycling. Well, Cycle is a means of transport for people, helpful in commuting to shorter distances. In several developed countries (Japan and Malaysia for example) cycles are being accepted on a mass basis by people to reduce the rate of pollution.

The importance of cycle as a means of transport is well known. It is within reach of people of every earning group, because the cost of bi-cycles ranges between US $50 to several thousand US $, depending upon the quality, type, weight and materials used in making bicycles. This is equally popular between kids as well as elderly people. They love to ride cycles for work, fun and exercise.

Cycling needs efforts from whole body. This is completely mechanical equipment transforming your feet actions into motion. It is a complete exercise for whole body, because it helps you in warming up. Regular cycling is helpful for people suffering from cardiovascular, arthritis, and joints related problems. Bicycling is especially helpful for those with arthritis of the lower limbs and who are unable to pursue sports activities such as running that involve more impact to joints such as the knees and ankles.

Its truth, that physical inactivity is one of the major causes behind several health related issues. According to a survey by World Health Organization Physical Inactivity is second only to Tobacco Smoking as a health risk in developed and developing countries. Cycling can be a better alternative for people suffering from physical inactivity syndrome. A few kilometers of cycling can help them to keep pace with required fitness level.

Cycling is a very good calorie burning exercise. Therefore, it is helpful for people seeking ways of losing weight. Regular cycling can help them in reducing weight in a perfect, timely and accurate manner without any side effects. One can find cycling equipment in every Gym or health club. Instructors suggest people to do a few minutes of cycling before moving to other tough exercises, because it makes your body active, and causes proper blood circulation in your body, which is really important before doing any tough exercises.

Thus, there are numerous health related benefits of cycling. It can be a key secret behind your perfect fitness as well as using cycles in your daily life activities will cause less economic burden (spent over fuel) over your pocket resulting smile on your face.