Part 1#
Why has cycling become a global trendsetter in the modern world?
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| Choose the bike that suits your terrain goal |
Cycling is not just about pedaling. It’s also a lifestyle, fashion, and even a form of exploration. You can see riders on the road wearing bright colors with various designs. Yes, it’s not just for fashion but also for safety — at least to be seen easily by other riders or drivers and to avoid crashes.
A lot of gear has been created creatively. From helmets, jerseys, arm sleeves to protect your hands from direct UV exposure that can damage your skin, sunglasses to protect from harsh sun or rain, gloves, to tight shorts with padding to protect your seat, and even shoes that come in many different types.
For professional riders, they usually use cleat shoes that attach to the pedals. These help increase acceleration and speed, making pedaling feel lighter and more efficient.
For casual riders, regular lightweight sports shoes without cleats are also commonly used.
Every accessory is not just about style and appearance. Each one has a specific function for safety and health reasons.
There are many types of bicycles. Starting with: road bikes, mountain bikes/MTB, downhill bikes, and hybrid bikes — a combination of road bikes and MTB, also called gravel bikes.
There are also touring bikes for long-distance trips. These usually have racks in the front, back, or both to carry gear needed for long journeys. Things like spare clothes, fluorescent rain jackets, socks, sleeping bags, food, medicine, bike tools like a pump, tire patches, spare tubes, special tools, including a survival kit, and even a foldable tent for sleeping in the forest, for example.
Types of Bicycles Based on the Terrain
Bicycle types are made based on the terrain you will ride on.
If you will ride in the city or on smooth asphalt roads, or even outside the city on similar road conditions, then a road bike is ideal — outside of special race tracks like a velodrome.
But if you will tackle rocky, muddy, sandy, wet, or even gravel roads, then a mountain bike (MTB) is the better choice.
But if you ride somewhere between those two extremes, then a Cross Country bike, usually called XC, is the most comfortable. XC bikes are great on smooth roads, in and out of villages, but can also handle grass fields, light mud, and some rocks or gravel.
For the same kind of terrain, people also use gravel or hybrid bikes. This is a new innovation — a combination of a road bike and an XC bike.
However, if you love high-adrenaline cycling, like going down hills, you need a special downhill bike. This type needs an extra-strong frame, tires, and shock absorbers.
So, where do you want to ride? Choose the right bike that fits your terrain and your goal.






















