Exploring A Country By Bike

Exploring A Country By Bike http://bikecycles.org/ Exploring A Country By Bike There are many exciting places that you can travel to and see by bicycle. Not only can you enjoy site seeing while you are on vacation, but you can enjoy the benefits of getting in a little exercise. One of the first places you may want to visit by bicycle is Europe. Cycling is quite a popular activity in many areas in Europe, so you will not stand out oddly in any way. In addition, there are some absolutely beautiful landscapes that you can enjoy in this continent. Some areas are even working on building routes specifically designed for tourist cyclists that will be both safe and beautiful. Another perk of traveling this way is that you will only have to pay a passenger rate for ferries. You will also be able to avoid the roadside toll fees. The second place that you may want to visit and explore by bicycle is Indonesia. Indonesia is one of the top rated countries on the list of best places to travel. Within this country, you will want to visit Irian Jaya and Sulawesi. These places are beautiful and there is a lot to explore. However, it is advisable that you stay in developed areas, as places like Java can be dangerous. Java grew too fast for its own good and it has outgrown itself. A third location that is good to explore by bicycle is Japan. One of the most notable landscape features of Japan is their beautiful, lush, green mountains. The four top cities to explore by bike are reportedly Tohoku, Shikoku, Kyushu and Hokkaido. The best time of the year to take a trip to these areas is either during the spring or the fall. The next best time to visit is the summer. It can be beautiful during the summer, but extremely humid as well. However, a trip in these areas can be quite expensive. As a result, it is a good idea to take good camping equipment with you unless you have a very fat wallet. If you try to bike too close to larger cities, you may become frustrated with the busy, loud, and dirty traffic that is located there. The traffic here is often not very considerate of cyclists so it is best to avoid the larger cities. There are some extremely peaceful, country roads that are perfect for cyclists though. Be sure

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to take advantage of these while you are there. The fourth location that you may want to explore by bicycle is Laos. Laos has been known to be a fun place to travel. It is customary for locals to sit kneeling by the roadside in order to give alms to monks who pass by when the sun rises. Laos has a very vibrant culture that will provide you with a lot of new experiences that will be wonderful for you to experience and take part in. Most of the people who live here, live off of the land and lead very simple lifestyles. Combined with the beautiful landscape, this country offers a sense of relaxation and serenity that can be hard to really find while on vacation. The fifth location that you may be interested in visiting by bicycle is Malaysia. Malaysia has a stunning coast line that is extremely rewarding to ride down. The roads along the coast are kept in good condition so it is easier to travel much further in one day here than in another location. In most locations, you will need to prepare extensively in order to really be prepared to tour a country by bicycle. This means that even when the weather is bad, you will need work out somehow. One of the best alternatives to biking outdoors is to bike indoors on a stationary bike. However, in Malaysia, you can still enjoy biking without working out extensively. It will take several days to travel the coast line, so you may want to bring camping gear so that you can enjoy the beautiful ocean sunsets in the evenings. While you are traveling on this coastal road, you will not see anyone beside the party you are traveling with. This can add even more peace and serenity to the situation. Traveling by bicycle can be a very rewarding experience. Not only will you be able to enjoy being on vacation, seeing new sights, and exploring new cultures, but you will be able to enjoy the many benefits that you can receive emotionally, mentally, and physically from biking in these beautiful areas. Jack Landry is a personal trainer and has authored hundreds of articles relating to physical training and fitness bike. He has been a health expert and physical trainer for over 15 years. Contact Info: Jack R. Landry JackRLandry@gmail.com http://www.nordictrack.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category2_-1_10301_12401_19551_Y

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