You can get a bike for any surface on the market today whether you want a road bike for the tarmac, a mountain bike for the hills or a casual bike for general riders. No matter which type of cycling you do, biking is a great way to keep fit, increase your muscle strength and give your heart a workout.

Road bikes are great for zipping along smooth and flat roads or tracks. The wheels are thinner than a mountain bike. The frame is also a lot thinner.

Recumbent bikes are getting more and more popular among the more elderly bikers. The relaxing position of the seat on a recumbent bike means that you will be comfortable whilst riding. Your butt is very comfortably cushioned. You will be sat with your feet in front of you like you are driving a car. Recumbent bikes are one of the fastest cycling machines. This is because you can use a lot more force without more effort when your legs are out in front instead of underneath you. Although it can take a while for beginners to develop their ‘recumbent muscles’ once they have it will be hard for them to return to an upright bicycle.

Mountain biking is a sport enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. Heavy duty mountain bikes can be quite costly, so it may be best to go to talk to a mountain biking organization about bike rental. You may only decide you need a light duty mountain bike which would also be good for regular riding. You can find mountain biking trails for beginners and experts. They are rated on a colour basis with green being the easiest and pink the most difficult. Go slowly, mountain biking can be hard on the joints, and you’ll need to learn how to handle the bike to minimize chance of injury.

Whichever type of bicycle you choose, just do it! It is one of the best types of exercise to do working muscles and getting your heart rate up. What makes it even better is that anyone can bike and the family can relax together.