Do you ever ride a bicycle?
I use my bike as main transportation. I try doing everything. I'll drive if it gets too far, transport things too heavy, or when it rains.
I feel really good about it! It's just a win-win situation in most cases. You pollute less, you get a decent workout from it which is healthy for you, and I always find it less stressful.
What do you use a bicycle for?
Bicycles are said to be the vehicle for a small planet. People from all walks of life, from small children to the elderly, use bicycles for short-distance shopping and commuting to work and school.
Bicycling is a good aerobic exercise, a form of cardio. cardio: 增强心肺功能的有氧运动
Would you say it's difficult to learn to ride a bicycle? ?
Confidence is the key. Don't worry about falling down. Learning to ride a bicycle is difficult and sometimes painful. But once mas- tered, we ride bicycles without much effort and forget the learning process.
Learning to ride a bicycle is difficult in the beginning as the mind tries to co-ordinate the limbs, maintain balance and process different visual and kinaesthetic perceptions.
Why do children enjoy riding bicycles?
They can enjoy the views on the road, it's much like window shopping except on bike.
To ride along with other kids on a sunny Saturday afternoon will be fun.
It's the only transportation tool for them in childhood.
Are bicycles popular in China? (or, in your hometown)
In countryside, bikes are called "a gift from God," "a two wheeled ambulance," "a running signboard" or "the iron horse". They are playing a significant role in such areas.
Bicycles are very popular in China. Almost every family in the city has two or three bicycles. During the rush hour, you can see that thousands of people -- man and woman, old and young -- ride their bicycles to work and study. That is why China is called “the kingdom of bicycles”.
What are the reasons why people ride bicycles?(= What are the advantages (or, benefits) of riding a bicycle?)
Bicycles are said to be the greatest vehicle ever invented by man. There are many reasons for bicycles' popularity.
* 1) Bicycles do not contaminate the air, or contribute to global warming.
* 2) Cycling is good for the health. Riding a bike for more than 20 minutes is good aerobic exercise, strengthening cardiopulmonary functions and reducing fat.
