An Incomplete List of Why People Ride Bicycles

Here are two lists, one organized by length of ride, the other by speed. The items are roughly ordered according in increasing value of having a custom fitted bicycle. These lists are not scientific, so do apply your personal experience and judgement! They are only intended to give you a general idea about whether you may get good value and improved success in your endeavors riding a custom bicycle. Items marked with an asterisk (*) justify by their nature considering a custom bicycle.

ORGANIZED BY DISTANCE
(round trip)

0-5 miles (0-8Km) 
	Family activity
	*Stress reduction
	Change
	Variety
	
0-30 miles (0-48 Km)
	Socializing
	Social conscience
	Meeting people
	Personal improvement
	Ecological lifestyle
	*Aerobic exercise
	*Pleasure
	*Transportation
	*Commuting
	*Fast recreational riding
	Excitement
	
20-100 miles (32-160 Km)
	Self-reliance
	Independence
	*Touring
	*Physical fitness
	*Sport
	*Challenge
	*Competition
	*Off road travel

ORGANIZED BY SPEED
(on level roads, no wind)

Less than 12 miles per hour (19 kph)
	Family activity
	*Stress reduction
	Change
	Variety
	Socializing
	Social conscience
	Meeting people
	*Pleasure
	*Transportation
	*Commuting

10-20 miles per hour (16-32 kph)
	Personal improvement
	Self-reliance
	Independence
	Ecological lifestyle
	*Touring
	*Aerobic exercise
	*Fast recreational riding

More than 18 miles per hour (>29 kph)
	*Fast recreational riding
	*Physical fitness
	*Sport
	*Challenge
	Excitement
	*Competition

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