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Parent page: Off-Road Biking
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If you have never gone for off-road bicycling, you do not know what you are missing. People who have tried it will tell you that it is one of the things you should put in your “to-do” list if you are a biker. Some of the reasons why you should try off-road bicycling include:
It presents you with a beautiful challenge
Most people avoid off-road biking because they imagine it is too tough. If you commit to completing your ride, you will experience a sense of accomplishment that comes with doing what you initially thought was too difficult. Sometimes, all you need is challenge yourself.
You experience the beauty of nature
Nature is beautiful, and sometimes the best way to experience it is through riding past thick forests, dusty roads and serene water bodies. By the time you are done with your ride, you will get to appreciate nature even more.
It is a good way of spending time with your friends
You do not have to go to a bar or restaurant to spend quality time with your friends. If you have a group of biker friends, you can organise for off-road bicycling and even engage in some playful competition that brings out the fun in all of you.
It keeps you fit
Cycling in different speeds under different environments is a sure way of keeping your muscles moving. It keeps both your mind and body busy and even if you do not go several kilometers, you can be sure that the exercise you have done is enough to keep you healthy, at least for a day.
Relieves stress
The contemporary world presents many stressors that can lead to depression if not controlled. That is why sometimes it is important to hop on your bike and go for a ride that exposes you to the beauty of nature and makes you forget the worries of the world.