It probably won’t come as a surprise that the Pushbikers believe in the magic of riding bikes. That goes beyond competing and winning races. It’s a lifestyle, and a very healthy one…
Nine answers to the essential question-
by NICK STÖPLER.
PUSHING BIKES keeps you slim. Eating kilometers is a fantastic way to lose weight and get rid of those love handles. An average person burns 250-500 calories in a 30 minutes ride! Besides, when you buy a bike you won’t have any money left to buy food for a month. Good head start!
EVER heard of the runner’s high? There is also a rider’s high: a euphoric feeling you get when you start feeling good while riding.
PUSHING BIKES gets the hormone factory going, producing a chemical called endorphin, which will give you a good feeling. If you have a stressful day, wait no longer and get in the saddle. Guaranteed that you will feel better afterwards.
IT`S a great way to socialize and hang out with friends.
LET`S talk business. Try to crack the eggs on the bike, it works disarming and enables a clear and uncluttered mind.
GOING on adventure. What other sport enables you to cross different countries and areas in one workout? Riding a bike is romantic and brings you places.
SOAK in vitamin D. We function best outside, but instead nowadays we are mostly watching screens with a roof over our head. Studies show a sizable portion of society has a chronic vitamin D deficiency.
THE FEELING of freedom and of non-motorized speed
LIFE is like a beautiful – but sometimes a very hard – climb. Make sure you enjoy the view along the way!
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Pictures by: Andreas Jacob
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