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RIDE MY 5/7

BIKE
Our Changing W orld

• Dolly Anne L. Idlisan

ycling or biking is a fun activity. It is a hobby that is good for the
body and mind. At first, it might be scary. You might fall. But when
Cyou get the hang of it, you can have lots of fun.

What Is a Bike?
A bicycle, or simply bike, is a vehicle that has two wheels. A person
sits on its saddle seat and pushes the foot pedals for it to run. It also
has brakes to slow it down or put it into a full stop.

Popular Types of Bikes
There are many types of bikes. Each type has a different look, feel,
and purpose. Look at the examples below.

Mountain Bike BMX or Trick Bike
Many people ride mountain bikes on BMX stands for Bicycle Motocross. These
paved and dirt roads. Its thick tires are bikes are typically small and lightweight.
designed for rocky mountain trails. They are used for racing in short dirt
tracks. They can be used for doing tricks
or jumps, too.

Road Bike

Road bikes are lightweight and designed Commuter Bike
to run fast. They have thin tires. They Commuter bikes are used for general
also have down-turned handlebars. Road transport. They can be equipped with
bikes or racers are used for sprint or long some useful parts, such as bag racks, Photos: Shutterstock
distance road racing. lights, and baskets.
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