Get on a bike!

[JaneEyre]

With the long-awaited arrival spring this year (I am really looking forward the nice weather coming on Monday!), why not having a go at cycling and discovering all the brilliant free activities which exist not too far from your home in this sport?

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[kenyancowgirl]

I used to do Breeze rides - run by British Cycling local leaders to get women back into cycling. They were fab as would never leave anyone behind, and usually ended in a tea room with cake!!

[JaneEyre]

Grab your bike and join us as we take over the streets of Birmingham 10th June for HSBC UK Let’s Ride.
Enjoy a fun and accessible traffic-free route through the streets of Birmingham. Music, food and drink, fun and games, demos, giveaways, activities, challenges, face painting – it’s all happening. Everyone’s invited – so register your free places here:
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[hermanmunster]

ooo my knees

[JaneEyre]

ooo my knees

Cycling is a low impact exercise!! Excellent for well-being! Come on, Doc , do not put ‘forumites’ off from exercising, enjoying outdoor life and socialising!

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[JaneEyre]

Summer Cycling Event!

B10 Community Cycling Club's invites you to join them this Sunday (1st July) between 10am and 2pm in Small Heath Park.

You will be able to take part in learn to ride sessions, led rides around the park and Dr Bike sessions. Why not bring your bikes and a picnic?

You can also pop along to have a chat and find out more about Community Cycling Clubs.

[hermanmunster]

ooo my knees

Cycling is a low impact exercise!! Excellent for well-being! Come on, Doc , do not put ‘forumites’ off from exercising, enjoying outdoor life and socialising!

https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/08/ ... ke-or-run/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

not always good for the old AKP and patello femoral OA !!

[JaneEyre]

not always good for the old AKP and patello femoral OA !!

Ah ah ah! You are teasing me with some medical abbreviations!!! Does AKP stands for 'Anterior Knee Pain'? Does OA stands for 'Osteoarthritis'?

Dear forumites with no AKP nor OA, here are some health advantages of cycling:
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From the NHS website:
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For forumites with OA, here is an article of interest:
https://www.livestrong.com/article/3238 ... arthritis/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

For forumites with AKP, please ask advice from doctor Hermanmunster!!!

[JaneEyre]

ooo my knees

Is Cycling Good for the Knees?

https://www.livestrong.com/article/4584 ... the-knees/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[hermanmunster]

Is Cycling Good for the Knees?

No