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Everything about cycling, bikes, and everything related to them! Also, it would be interesting to know if there are any cyclists in Heroes of Might and Magic or simply people who regularly ride bikes. P.S. I just started the season yesterday, and now, like last year, I'll be riding to the (racing) track in the forest every day... :smile34:

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Bicycle (from French vélocipède, from Latin velox – fast and pes – foot) is a vehicle propelled by human muscle power through foot pedals or (rarely) through hand levers. Most bicycles have two wheels, but there are also three-, four-, and even one-wheeled bicycles. The traffic rules of Russia define a bicycle as "a vehicle, with the exception of wheelchairs, having two or more wheels and propelled by the muscle power of people on it." Currently, there are more than a billion bicycles in use worldwide, making the bicycle the most common means of transportation. It has become so popular due to its low cost, lightness, small size, lack of need for fuel, and relative safety. In 2005, according to a public opinion poll in the UK, the bicycle was recognized as the greatest technical invention since 1800. More people voted for the bicycle than for all other inventions combined.

Actually, yes, it would be interesting to know who else from the forum enjoys cycling. What kind of bike do they have? (mountain bike, road bike, city bike, tricycle, etc.)

Right now, I'm slowly starting to realize that everything I had a year ago was child's play compared to what I have now. There was definitely no talk of daily rides of 50 km. And in general, I started riding further, sometimes even leaving the city limits.

Good topic, I approve. :)
Actually, I can't really be considered a cyclist, but I did have a bike in my life, a long time ago. The first one was a brand new Soviet "Aist" - a second-grader's dream. The Octoberists would just ride them to school, 8 km away, compete to see who was faster, who could ride along the thinnest pole, and so on. And also - who had the one that squeaked and rattled the least. :)
In 10th grade, I got lazy pedaling and bought a motorcycle, although a very old one - a Soviet "Voskhod" from 1978. A real rarity! I restored it, and it ran for about 10,000 km before it finally broke down. But that's a completely different story...
P.S. I'll buy myself a bike as soon as I get my first pension.

I just can't ride my bike for less than two hours... (unless the tire bursts).
My bike is a semi-mountain bike – it doesn't have suspension, but otherwise it's a full-fledged mountain bike... and also, the brakes on my bike barely work – they're worn out (this happens with all the bikes I ride).
In the Czech Republic, I rode a clone of my bike in the mountains, but it was more used... the result was that after a couple of fast (50-85 km/h) descents, I had to forget about the rear brake altogether.)))
P.S. I want to go to the mountains with my bike=((

Just got back from a bike ride. We don't have spectacular mountains here (although the city is located near the Dyatlov Mountains), there aren't any rocky outcrops, but it's still tiring when you're speeding along the winding road in Podnovye.

Hey! I want to join you in celebrating the achievement of a fellow countryman (from the city of Vyksa, Nizhny Novgorod region), who won silver at the World Championship!:smile13:
At the Olympics, he was just one step away from the podium.

His name is Alexander Kolobnev.

By the way, the fellow countryman was eventually awarded a medal after the disqualification of the Olympic winner.
It's a pity that he couldn't repeat the result in 2012.

Riding a bike is something else. Especially when it's not just a smooth asphalt road, but some back alleys or long-neglected streets. The bike gets a good beating, and there are a lot of bumps, but it's worth it. I didn't even bother looking at the wheels. I used to borrow bikes from friends, and they got me into it, and now I'm putting together my own bike for next season with their help. Anyway, guys, I don't regret it, and I recommend it to you too!

Riding a bicycle is awesome!:smile54: I recently replaced my old folding "Viper" bike, which I used to ride when I was eight, with a mountain full-suspension "Stels Adrenaline". This bike is a beast; now I can easily ride on rough terrain. The only downside is that while I could easily fit the old bike in the elevator, I now have to carry the new one up ten flights of stairs, and it's heavy, darn it. Usually, I spend the whole day riding my bike, covering about sixty to seventy kilometers. For me, a bicycle is not just a form of entertainment but also my main mode of transportation because walking takes too long, and constantly spending money on tickets can quickly lead to financial ruin. I also bought a speedometer, a lock, and other accessories for my iron horse.
Right now, I'm saving up for a moped.

By the way, has anyone played cycling games on PC? It's a great game.

I only play Pro Cycling Manager 2020.