The Advantages of Cycling In London
January 11th, 2012London is one of the most popular vacation destinations on the planet today. It’s the unique blend of ancient history and modern technology that’s a huge draw and it has something there for everyone. Today, however, more people than ever before are touring London on a bicycle.
Not necessarily a bicycle they brought with them either, because that would be a difficult prospect. To answer the growing need created by this popular vacation trend there are now bicycle rental franchises dotted throughout the city, as well as this there are a number of guided two wheeled tours available.
So then what’s the actual benefit of touring this wonderful ancient city on a bicycle? Why should you choose this option when there are taxis, and the famous double-decker buses?
The answer is that you can use all three modes of transportation for touring and sightseeing, and most people do, but there certain things you’re going to get from a bicycle tour that you can’t get when you’re in a motor vehicle. For instance the sights, smells, and sounds of the city are far more vivid and real when you’re experiencing them in the open air.
In this sense you actually get to enjoy more of London when you include bicycling as part of your itinerary. Biking is also a great way to burn off extra calories and get into shape while you’re visiting the city and enjoying all the delicious dining experiences that it has to offer. You’ll feel better while you’re doing it, and also you’ll for sure feel better when you get home and see that you’ve lost a few extra pounds and toned up a bit while you were there on vacation.
Another thing to consider is that you’ll meet and interact with a lot more people when outdoors on a bicycle. What you will find is that there’s a certain camaraderie that all cyclists share, so even if you come planning on riding by yourself or as a couple on rented bikes, chances are that you’re going to end up in a group with other cyclists that you’ll meet up with while touring around the town.
Then one more thing to consider is that if you plan on visiting the parks of London, covering the waterfront or perhaps making it to outskirt areas you can cover more territory on a bicycle than you can on foot, or even in a vehicle for that matter.
If it’s been a while since you’ve ridden on a bike then you’re in for a pleasant surprise when you arrive in London and rent one or sign up with one of the biking tours. This is because the mountain bike is the two wheel vehicle of choice and you don’t have to travel far on one to realise why this is. They’re designed for comfort and efficiency with a nice large padded seat, easy reach handlebars, comfortable hand-grips, and between five and 10 gears. They’re just an easy and comfortable bike to ride, so the miles just whiz by on one.