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　　A Few Interesting Things that Every Cyclist Loves

　　They say that the best things in life are free, and with the exception of fun new gear, the same goes for cycling. There are certain benefits to the sport that only cyclists can truly appreciate, such as the feeling of the wind behind you when you’re speeding down a street, or that rush of satisfaction when the new road you decided to travel on emerges as a cool new place to ride. Here are a few interesting things that every cyclist loves:

　　他们说，生活中最好的东西是免费的，除了有趣的新装备，自行车运动也是如此。这项运动有一些好处只有骑自行车的人才能真正体会到，比如当你沿着街道飞速行驶时把风甩在后面的感觉，或是当你决定去一个很酷的新地方旅行时在新道路上骑行的满足感。这里有一些每一个骑自行车的人都爱的有趣的事情：

　　Difficult Uphill Rides

　　艰难的上坡骑行

　　By now, you are likely a pro at handling obstacles while bike riding. One of the most common obstacles for a rider is steep hills, but these obstacles are also blessings, giving cyclists a feeling of accomplishment as they approach the summit of a hill or mountain. Though it is also the toughest part of any cycling workout, there is something amazing about feeling yourself and your bike move forward with every pedal. And once you finally reach the top of the hill, you are overwhelmed with endorphins and excitement because you now get to speed downhill.

　　现在，你可能已经成为一个处理骑行时的障碍的专业人员。一个骑行时最常见的障碍就是陡峭的山坡，但是这些障碍也算是上帝的恩赐，当骑车人到达山顶时会给他一种成就感。虽然它也是所有骑行锻炼的最艰难部分，但当你和你的车子每前进一步时都会感受到一些惊喜的感觉。一旦你终于到达山顶，你会充满兴奋感，因为你现在能够飞速下坡了。

　　Riding Downhill or with a Tailwind

　　顺着风骑车下坡

　　Coasting downhill, or riding with the wind behind you, makes you feel unstoppable, fast, and unquestionably stronger. You just can’t get enough of that feeling of freedom. Though riding downhill generally means you must ride uphill first, there are some days where you can enjoy a tailwind both on the way out to ride and on the way back, depending on the way the wind moves.

　　顺着风骑车下山，或骑车速度快的把风甩在你的身后，这能让你感觉不可阻挡，飞速，并且毫无疑问更强力。你只是无法得到足够的那种自由的感觉。虽然下坡骑行往往意味着你必须骑车上山，但会有一些日子在那里你可以出去和回来时都享受顺风骑行，这取决于风向。

　　Green Traffic Lights

　　绿色交通灯

　　Drivers and cyclists hate waiting at red lights, but there is nothing more satisfying than speeding through several green traffic lights on a route that usually requires you to stop several times.

　　司机和骑自行车的人都讨厌等待红灯,但没有比一次加速通过你需要停下好几次的一些绿灯路口更让人心满意足的了。

　　New Bike Clothes

　　新的骑行服

　　Of course, you will always continue to enjoy your old favorite pieces, but it is nice to upgrade every now and then, especially when it comes to fancy new bike gear. This also applies to clothes; aerodynamic shoes, wheels, and handlebars are always a must. Bike wear, special cyclist clothing, and gear like cycling goggles can greatly impact your ride, and it is always fun to deck yourself out in your favorite products before going on a ride. There is nothing a cyclist loves more than going online andbrowsing the wide range of smart cycling jackets available (besides going on a long ride, of course).

　　当然，你会一直继续享受你以前最喜欢的骑行服，但偶尔升级一下也是很好的选择，尤其是当涉及到新的自行车装备的时候。这也适用于衣服;气动鞋、车轮以及车把总是必需品。骑车的穿着，特别是骑行服，还有像自行车护目镜这样的装备可以极大的影响你的骑行体验，骑行前给自己穿上自己最喜欢的装备总是充满乐趣。没有什么能比上网浏览各类漂亮的骑行服更让一个骑自行车的人喜欢的了(当然，除了要进行一次长途骑行)。

　　New Routes

　　新路线

　　Similar to clothing, while you may be tempted to stick with your old paths and resist changing your ways, it is always satisfying to find a new path or trail to travel down, allowing for a change of scenery.

　　和骑行服相似，虽然你可能会坚持老路并且抗拒改变你的路线，但找到一条新路线 或小径沿途欣赏不同的风景总是让人心满意足的。

　　Not Counting Calories

　　不用计算卡路里

　　Cycling burns a significant amount of calories, so regular riders typically do no need to worry too much about what they are eating, the amount of calories and fat they are taking in, and how they are going to exercise those calories off. Cycling gives you the freedom to eat that glazed donut or drink that cup of soda, without feeling bad about it later.

　　骑自行车能燃烧大量的卡路里，所以经常骑自行车的人通常不必太过担心他们吃的东西，卡路里量和脂肪摄入量，以及他们应该怎样锻炼消耗掉这些热量。自行车能让你尽情享受吃甜甜圈或喝杯苏打水，而之后不会感觉糟糕。

　　Avoiding Traffic

　　免受交通拥堵

　　Two words: bike lane. Biking saves money that would otherwise go toward gas, eliminates the need for parking, and allows you to avoid dangerous and annoying rush hour situations. Though pedestrians also profit from these things, bikes allow you to move faster, offering the speed of a vehicle with the benefits of walking.

　　两个词： 自行车道。骑车不会费油、无需停车，这会帮你省钱，并且能让你免受危险和恼人的车流高峰期。尽管行人也可以从这些事情中收益，但骑车能让你移动的更快，让你有汽车的速度的同时还给你走路的好处。

　　Though they may be a little odd, these are just a few of the many things that only cyclists are able to fully appreciate. Each sport has its tiny joys and small benefits, and these are some of the ones that cycling boasts.

　　尽管它们可能有点奇怪,但这些仅仅是只有骑自行车的人才能完全享受到的许多事情中的一些。每个运动都有其小快乐和小益处,而这是一些骑自行车能拥有的快乐和益处。

　　来源：大耳朵英语

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