Some people might think that getting into cycling means buying a super sleek road bike and then going for 50 mile rides going 20 miles per hour on a 6 inch shoulder of a highway, which is like thinking that getting into driving means buying an F1 car. There are so many kinds of bikes out there and all you gotta do is get a one that speaks to you and lets you do the kind of riding you want! I have a Surly Crosscheck gravel bike for trail rides and bikepacking and a single-speed Bianchi Pista for casual cruising. Cycling has served me in so many ways; it connects me to my body, to community, to my city, and to nature. Go get you a used bike for cheap, learn how to take care of it, and ride until your legs get sore.
