Anyone can find a bike on the market today whether you want a road bike, a mountain bike, a recumbent bike or a comfort bike. No matter which type of cycling you do, biking is a great way to keep fit, increase your muscle strength and give your heart a workout.

Road bikes are great for zipping along smooth and flat roads or tracks. The wheels are thinner than a mountain bike. The frame is less bulky too.

For middle age and older bikers, recumbent bikes have been a popular choice. The relaxing position of the seat on a recumbent bike means that you will be comfortable whilst riding. And there is a softer seat for your bum. You will be sat with your feet in front of you like you are driving a car. Recumbent bikes are the fastest type of bicycle. This is because you can use a lot more force without more effort when your legs are out in front instead of underneath you. Beginning recumbent riders will tell you it takes a while to develop what are called "recumbent muscles" but once you do you'll never go back to an ordinary bicycle.

Mountain biking is a popular activity that is enjoyed by a wide age range of people. You can rent mountain bikes from riding groups if you cannot afford the expensive models. Lighter duty mountain bikes are good for all types of biking. Not all mountain biking trails are killers and for experts only - they had to start somewhere too! The trails are rated like ski slopes, green is easiest and pink is the trickiest. To reduce the risk of injury you should learn how to handle the bike and go slowly so that the damage done to your joints is minimal.

You should definitely bike no matter which style you choose. You can burn calories and give your heart a workout all in one go. What makes it even better is that anyone can bike and the family can relax together.