Mountain biking has been a growing and expanding sport and recreation option since the early 80’s. In its beginning it was thought that bike riding is a sport for men. At the time there were very few women that were involved in riding. It was thought that the strenuous efforts needed for mountain biking are too much for women and possibly hurt their reproductive organs. Since those years, there have been studies which have proven the many benefits of bike riding. In addition, bikes that are specially fit for women have been planned and designed in order to minimize the risk for women riders. Over the years, more and more women have joined the growing field of mountain biking. By this day, it is hard to say if there are more men or women bike riders.
I think that it is a wonderful thing that men and women can share an enjoyable sport and recreation. You can achieve many goals at once: enjoy the amazing views of the French Alps, experience challenging bike trails, and strengthen your relationship with your loved one all in one vacation. It is amazing what a shared hobby does to get you closer to your spouse.
In my case, I got my wife hooked even more than I am on bike riding – which is pretty hard to do.
In the past few years, many women bike clubs have been established in order to advance female biking and in order to be a framework for female bike addicts.
Anyway you look at it, mountain biking has become a wonderful for men and women. Go mountain biking with your spouse – enjoy a romantic and enjoyable vacation.