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Funnest Summer Workout
I am so excited it's finally nice enough out to get my wheels out and go explore the city the way I like best. Biking is definitely one of my favourite forms of summertime exercise, it's fun and it's a great way to get around. The river valley here is the best place to go for a cruise, we spent an hour and a half biking and that was only a small portion of the river valley.
Whether you're going for a cruise or have a mountain bike it's great exercise.
Must haves:
- A bike helmet! I may not be wearing mine for the photo op but I never ride without one. Side note: When I was 10 I was hit by a car, if I hadn't been wearing my helmet my head would have been cracked open.
- A bike lock, it's nice to take pit stops along the way especially on a long ride. Nothing beats a cold beer or smoothie after 2 hours of biking
- Map my ride app, so you know how far/how fast you're going!
- A friend! I love biking on my own to get around but it's nice to have a friend to grab a bit with after all that hard work.
Ride or Die!
One of the absolute best parts of spring and summer is getting the bike out. My little cruiser here is a thing of love put together by a couple of my best friends and given to me as a gift. Also, it's freakin' adorable. However, it has no gears so I'm thinking next year of adding a road bike to the mix so that going up and down the hill in the river valley is more doable and I can take it off roading. Don't forget your horn to warn other people enjoying the trails & a helmet, just in case. I look super dorky in mind but I love it.
Biking is a great source of exercise, way easier on the knees than running & is a great way to explore the great outdoors or the city you live in. Nothing has made Edmonton seem more managaeble than seeing how quick a bike ride everything can be. Going for groceries, meeting friends for coffee or just taking off for a 15-20km adventure, it's all awesome. I have the Map My Ride app to see routes around me and track my progress, and the City of Edmonton is kind enough to show some great River Valley Routes!
xo Jenna
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