Who’s ready for the bike ride of their lives? 

Cycling is one of those sports everybody says they will try someday, but very few actually do. I, for example, am terrible at cycling. I learned to ride a bike way later than the rest of the kids my age, and I never got to feel completely comfortable on one. It’s a little ironic, considering that I come from a family who absolutley loved cycling. 

My grandmother is one of those bike lovers. When she was young, she cycled everywhere. Going to work? She took her bike. Running errands? On her bike. Visiting her friends? Used the bike as well. She did a lot of exercise and got to go everywhere she wanted without having to pay for a cab or take public transport. She lived in a very crowded city, so oftentimes cycling was even faster than riding in a car. 

My uncle was another cyclist, but he was closer to being a professional. He used to go cycling in the middle of the forest, and even in the mountains. He cycled over some of the most dangerous places, and he loved every second. The wind in his face, the adrenaline rushing through his veins… He always makes it sound like an intoxicating experience. He might have almost fallen off a mountain ridge once or twice, but oh well, he’s okay, and there was no harm done. Sadly, he never got paid for racing on his bicycle; that’s what I meant by ‘closer’ to professional. He never got to do it for a living, but he definitely enjoyed the occasional competition. 

Riding bikes is one of those activities that are better to practice in warm seasons. Granted, if you go cycling in the middle of the day during summer, most likely you’ll end up with a pretty intense sunburn, just like it happens with hiking. But still, if you choose the right time of day, you’ll see the sun and have fun. Some people keep doing it during winter, but I personally think that’s crazy. You can’t wear a lot of layers of clothing, and the cold wind hits you right on the face. It doesn’t sound very fun, but if people enjoy it, we’ll let them be happy and enjoy a summer sport during winter. 

For all cycling lovers, and all the people who want to try it for the first time, here you have a collection of cycling memes!