Sponsored Content
What if I told you that there was a way to get the benefits of running minus the high impact that comes with it on the Island? That way is cycling or bike riding. Bike riding is a great way to raise your heart rate and get a sweat going. It has similar benefits to running as it decreases your risk to be affected by serious illnesses like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and strokes. What’s even better about cycling on South Padre Island is that it is not limited to just going on a paved road!
Have you ever seen those bikes that people ride with huge tires, and you don’t know why the tires are so big? That’s common here in SPI. Those bikes are made for sand. Cycling through the sand on the beach is always a great way to take in South Padre Island’s natural beauty. It also allows you access to even more area to bike as the coastline goes on for 34 miles!
Bike riding around South Padre has always been a common thing considering everything is within walking/biking distance. Having a bike could be a fun and beneficial way to get around the island especially during the not so hot months of the year. It will also probably benefit you by saving some money at the gas pump by not having to fill your car as often.
There are also lots of bike trails in surrounding area like Brownsville, Los Fresnos, Laguna Vista, and Bayview! Areas like those offer nature trails that welcome people with paved or natural paths for biking and walking. An interesting experience to have would be biking through our beautiful wildlife refuge, Laguna Atascosa, that is home to most of the local wildlife we have here in the lower valley. It will give you a chance to see animals in their natural habitat.
When going on these natural bike trails like dirt and sand, you always run the possibility of getting a flat tire or having something happen with your bike. Places like ‘Island Native Surf Shop’ that sell bikes would be a great place to visit if you have any trouble with your current bike or are in need of a new one.
Cycling can be one of the more rewarding activities to do on South Padre Island when it comes to enjoying what the Island has to offer. When you put together the abundance of trails and areas that are available to cycle, paired with the expertise in bikes that Island Native offers, you get a hobby that can be enjoyed on our beautiful island for years to come.
