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Cycling is a great form of exercise, and it's fun. There
are lots of health benefits associated with regular cycling.
Your cardiovascular fitness will improve and this means
you'll lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. Pedalling
is low impact, so you can improve muscle tone without stressing
your knee and ankle joints.
Cycling is also a practical
mode of transport.
You could ride to work and not only reap the health benefits,
but also save on petrol costs, public transport tickets
and parking fees.
You might prefer to cycle for pleasure, by yourself or
with family or friends, along some of Melbourne's 1,300
kilometres of bike paths. You could even take a bike-riding
holiday.
If you're very serious about cycling, you
could join one of the Victorian bike clubs and compete with
other riders. The health and safety tips below will help
you get the most out of your cycling and reduce your risk
of injury.
Things to remember
- Wearing a helmet reduces the risk of head injury by
up to 60 per cent.
- Treat your bicycle as you would your car, and obey the
road rules.
- Boost your visibility on the roads by always wearing
brightly coloured clothing, and by fitting your bicycle
with lights for night riding.
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