In 10 years, bicycle tourism has become an increasingly popular tourist and leisure activity. As pointed out at the beginning of the year the Ministry of Economy and Finance : “Between 2016 and 2020, the number of passages of cyclists on cycle roads and greenways had already increased by +15%, and in 2020 we recorded +28% growth in traffic compared to 2019, excluding periods of confinement.52 % of French people who say they are more attracted to cycling tourism than before the crisis”.
Do you also want to get started this summer? I’French Association of Chiropractic (AFC) gives you some advice on how to best adjust your bike and avoid back pain.
Cycling is health!
Scientists are unanimous: cycling is good for your health! Thus, in 2018 a study showed that seniors who pedal regularly have a younger and better immune system than others. And two other studies found that cyclists have on average) 2 times less risk of developing a cardiovascular disease – such as a heart attack, stroke, hypertension… and that cycling is a booster for women’s libido. In short, the bike is all good.
>> Cycling is also excellent for the line. At moderate intensity (understand: you pedal regularly, but you are able to talk), one hour of cycling burns up to 400 Kcal, the equivalent of a balanced meal. This healthy activity works the legs (it fights cellulite on the thighs, for example), the calves (which quickly become tapered) and the buttocks (which firm up after a few outings).
There are 1001 ways to ride a bike. Beyond “classic” cycling (that of the Tour de France), we are in favor of cycle tourism, which consists of (re)discovering the most beautiful French landscapes by bike. It is practiced in family and/or in group, on the 17,000 km of itineraries laid out in the country. The less sporty/-ives will be seduced by the electrically assisted bicycle, more expensive to buy, but which allows you to get less tired. Summern winter (or when it rains…), you pedal on an exercise or indoor bike, spinning, elliptical trainer or even aquabiking are practiced in groups to burn as many calories as possible.
Read also :
- Against stress, go to work by bike!
- Choosing the right bike helmet
