Why Cycling Makes Us Happy: The Positive Psychology of Being on the Bike

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Permalink Reply by Beans on February 13, 2015 at 10:03am

I am not an athlete and pedaling my bicycle isn't a "sport" to me. Pedaling my bicycle makes me happy though.

Permalink Reply by Yasmeen on February 13, 2015 at 10:49am

Thanks for posting. All I know is that if I am having a bad day, the best thing I can do is get on my bike. Definitely ideal to ride outside but during the winter, I love going to my indoor training classes. I get what is jokingly referred to as "race brain". I am so wiped from the training, my brain can only process happy. Ok, maybe that's not technical or medical but that's how I feel. Good all over. 

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on February 13, 2015 at 11:26am

Just a note about this article. The writer is from down under; Australia mate! The cycling culture is a bit different and it emphasizes the "sport" racing aspect a bit more. What I liked about this article was the list of reasons why cycling makes us happy. So "Happy Friday" everyone !

Beans said:

I am not an athlete and pedaling my bicycle isn't a "sport" to me. Pedaling my bicycle makes me happy though.