MENTAL BENEFIT

MENTAL BENEFITS

OF BICYCLE TOURING

It’s no secret that riding a bicycle regularly is a great way to build physical fitness. There are many ways a bicycle rider can train to meet specific fitness goals, whether it is building stamina and endurance or simply building strength and power in the legs. Training to go on tours is the next step up in terms of fitness but it brings other personal benefits beyond the physical. Psychologically, riding a bicycle and touring are incredibly beneficial. Various studies have pointed to positive results when it comes to biking and mental health. Let’s look at some general ways in which bicycle riding and touring positively impacts mental health.

1. STRESS REDUCTION 2. BANISH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY 3. DEFENDER AGAINST AGE-RELATED CONDITIONS AND MALADIES 4. TOURING IS MORE THAN RIDING 5. FINISHING A BIG TOUR IS EXTREMELY SATISFYING 6. CYCLING HELPS FIGHT INSOMNIA 7. TRAINING FOR BIKE TOURING SHOWS PHYSICAL RESULTS