Why do people drive the gym to ride on a stationary bike?
399397
Pretty stupid if you ask me... personally I drive to the gym because they have an Olympic sized swimming pool.  If I felt like getting some cycling exercise (which I don't, doesn't appeal) I would go out into the countryside and enjoy the views at the same time.... (tho' the views of the girls on the gym bikes can be pretty appealing sometimes :) )
695081
The gym.  It's a mindset kind of thing I suppose.  There are also less distractions.  Plus being around others pushes me to hit my reps harder so as to try and not look like a wussy.
693662
It works. And its dangerous. And its REALLY expensive.\n\nHere is something less risky AND free:\n\nEat less, exercise more.
453124
well sure it helps but the key is a balanced diet along with exercise just by doing exercise wont help you lose weight as if afterwards you go and eat a hamburger and chips you will just pile the weight back on. Another advantage of using a fixed bicycle is that it will build up you leg muscles and some stomach muscles.
241393
I think the answer lies not in mechanics, but in aerodynamics and maybe the theory of turbulence. My initial answer was that they will need additional energy to keep the bicycle stable, which might be true. Then I had an additional idea. I guess you are talking about cyclists moving in a group, not single cyclists. This group creates an air pocket (aerodynamic shade) which moves together with them, making cycling easier for those who cycle inside the group. Cross-wind blows this pocket away (or changes its shape dramatically), thus making it harder, especially if you have gusts of wind.  I would conjecture that if the road were wide enough and the cross-wind is steady, the group would still be able to benefit from the aerodynamic shade.
226619
I think it is to exercise the body and mind and it is better to go back and forth then go in circles as it will make you dizzy
661729
Because they only have small space to move. Also, most people have to adjust their bodies from "train lag".
392618
Many reasons.. its healthy to get your heart rate up.. It gives you energy, it helps you stay fit.. \nIt releases endorphins which causes people to be more happy.. maybe if more people exercised there wouldn't be so many people on anti-depressants..
1075568
I've never done any research, but I do think there is some validity to that idea.  In high school and college I used to be really good running anywhere from the 400m to 1600m.  I had a road bike and would cycle at a very high cadence to help focus on my leg turnover.  I used to cycle at 117 to 120 rpm for 15-20 minutes at a time.  Of course, it's more difficult to tell what kind of rpm you are at on a bike, so I would do this in the gym.  I believe it helps with a combination of other workouts.  It would also serve as cross training day.
827049
you use your hands to pedal...it has different gearings on the cogs, freewheel, and sprocket. it is a funny position to ride in but is very good to strenghthen your arms and your whole upper body. it just takes getting used to.
1077010
All I can think of...\nGravity (weight of bike + person), friction (of ground and all axles), pedal force (not constant because you are pushing on an arc), air resistance, inertia (this is why it gets easier to pedal once you get to constant speed), sprocket ratio, gyroscope effect (makes it easier to balance).
946311
no it just cuts down on the boredom, you can also pedal backwards as part of a cool down or if you start to get shin pain knee pain etc. Any movement in the gym is good movement if you are straining. You burn calories pedaling backwards or forwards.
1001624
Any type of exercise, including cycling, burns calories.
259096
I'm not a gym goer, but I do work out nearly every day. I like autonomous (cheap) exercises, pushups, running, situps and such.
1096035
Because they work out instead of doing intellectual things
74746
Yeah, usually. Its the 'single-speed' riders that like having no brakes.
707211
Yes, people do stunts with mountain bikes, but your particular bike won't last long if you keep on doing it. Any upgrades will end up costing more than the bike.\n\nSorry.