Why cycling is great for your legs, lungs, immune system and mind, plus 11 other great benefits of life on two wheels!

If you're considering joining the world of cycling, here are some good reasons to get on your bike this year

Image shows a rider reaping the benefits of cycling outside.
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To those already engrossed in the cycling world, the benefits of cycling will already be abundantly clear, but for anyone who needs a reason to get out on the bike here's a list of some of the biggest perks.  

The bonuses to cycling - including physical health benefits of cycling, mental health benefits of cycling, and an almost guaranteed broadening of your social circle - are as numerous as the beautiful roads you can find.

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