It doesn't have to be far or fast, the most important thing is that you're out riding



Here's what one hour of riding does for you, a thread..
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minutes - You’ll be hit with a sense of freedom and will feel a sense of joy through rhythmic pedalling.
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minutes - Endorphins are flowing through you now and your body is also ridding itself of cortisol, the stress hormone that can prevent deep, regenerative sleep.
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minutes - Blood and oxygen to the brain is being boosted, and if you can cycle this often five-days-a-week you will dramatically reduce your chances of getting ill as often.
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minutes - With every mile you tick off, you’re reducing the risk of heart disease. You also feel an urge to carry on or save energy levels for other things during the day!
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minutes - You’ve completed double the amount of recommended physical activity for one day. You will also feel a sense of accomplishment when you realise how far you’ve gone and how much further you could go.
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