Advantages and Disadvantages of Riding Road Bikes
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Regarding the advantages and disadvantages of riding road bikes, the following points are outlined: Benefits of cycling: Brain development and physical improvement. Cycling is a contralateral movement that enhances the agility of the nervous system. Alternating leg pedaling can simultaneously develop the functions of both the left and right brain. Cycling also effectively strengthens the lower limb muscles and improves overall endurance. Drawbacks of cycling: Spinal and lumbar injuries. Symptoms of such injuries mainly manifest as pain, such as shoulder pain, which is primarily caused by the bike's top tube being too long and the handlebars being too low. Neck pain often occurs simultaneously with shoulder pain. Additionally, lower back pain is common during cycling as the body position can place more strain on the lumbar region, leading to fatigue.
Riding a road bike is really great, with many benefits: it exercises the body, gets my heart pumping and strengthens my legs, especially after long-term riding, I feel all my muscles are toned and my weight is under control; it also helps relieve stress, keeps work worries at bay, and exploring new scenery on weekend rides in the suburbs makes me feel particularly refreshed. The downsides must be mentioned too: knees can easily become sore, and if I don't warm up or ride with incorrect posture, injuries can occur; in bad weather, like rain or strong winds, riding can leave me soaked and uncomfortable; in the city, bike lanes are scarce, sometimes forcing me to compete with cars for road space, which is risky, so I have to be careful and always wear a helmet. Overall, I love this healthy way of exercising, just don't overdo it for fun.
