When I was a kid many moons ago I used to beg for a BMX bike every birthday and every Christmas. We were poor, so instead for my two wheeled gift I got a racing bike, second hand, re painted black but still rusty and too small.

I did love that ricketty old bike and indeed was grateful you must understand but I still looked on in envy at all the other bikes.

An avid biker, I used to spend many of my weekends riding on the dirt trails with my wife. Not only was it a good workout, it was an excellent way for couple bonding. In fact, it was through biking that we got to know each other. We were members of an online biking forum then and after joining a few biking trips, our love for biking eventually brought us together.

The sport of BMX racing is gaining popularity all over the world, especially since it was made an official Olympic sport in the summer of 2008. BMX racing is a sport that is derived from motocross racing, hence the name, bicycle motorcross (BMX). It's been around since the 1960's, however it wasn't until the 1970's when more and more kids started to mimic the Motocross legends that they looked up to, increasing the popularity of the sport.

There are some really classy and classic looking bicycles available on the market today for the cycling enthusiast, who enjoy spending their time in the great outdoors riding on streets or on trails. Riding bicycles has become extremely popular with fitness addicts of all ages and abilities.

One of these great bicycles is the Raleigh Coasting, which is a reinvention of the old fashioned steel English three speed.

There are some truly awesome outdoor bikes that are available on the market today in which adults well as children are sure to enjoy. These outdoor bikes that are available on the market today are becoming the best and most highly sought after bikes on the market today and for very good reason.

One of the greatest outdoor sport bikes on the market today is the Cannondale Rize, which is an extremely fast and feather weight carbon-fiber bike that has very unique and great attention getting features.

The Tour de France has existed for over 100 years. It is the most well-known bicycle race in the world, bar none, covering more than 2200 miles over the course of 23 days. Although it takes place primarily in France, its route often passes through neighboring countries. It is a test of endurance, skill and some of the most technologically advanced bicycles ever made.

Have you ever noticed that if you take the same route to work day after day, you begin to recognize the faces and vehicles of your fellow commuters? One car will be memorable for its hubcaps, another for its bumper stickers. This woman is always putting on her makeup, that man is always screaming into his Bluetooth. But on my daily commute, there is one person who is memorable above all the others, because this man rides a recumbent bicycle to and from work.

In many countries, bicycles are accepted and approved as a means of transport for people of both genders and all ages. Contrarily, very few adults in the United States ride a bike on any kind of regular basis, if ever. Although many children in this country love their bikes more than anything, the magic usually wears off when they reach their teen years.

When I was young, I had some very strong objections to wearing my bicycle helmet. It was heavy, made my head hot, messed up my hair and didn't look cool! Despite my numerous complaints, my parents refused to let me ride my bicycle without my helmet. I suppose they were concerned with silly things like my physical safety. The fact of the matter is that bicycle helmets save the lives of people every day.

Cyclists get a bad rap when it comes to clothing. Yes, it is true that most cycling clothing involves spandex. Yes, it is true that some people should never, ever, ever be allowed to wear that material. However, the fact remains that cycling clothing is designed as it is for specific reasons. Cycling shorts and jerseys, especially those designed for racing cyclists, need to be close fitting; baggy clothing can have a seriously detrimental effect on the aerodynamics of a cyclist, which for a racer, can be calamitous.