[Grizzabella]

I ride between 40 and 60 miles 3 times a week, sometimes 4. I do it because I love cycling, although I don't think it's ever helped me lose weight before. I just feel better when I exercise, and I usually go on a few bicycle tours during the summer so I have to stay in shape for those.

I highly recommend cycling to anyone who has trouble walking or running because of bad knees. I've injured my knees and had several surgeries including microfracture, but I still find walking more than a mile painful. Cycling doesn't put much stress on your joints and it's something you can do into your old age usually.