Are we just fiddling around? Or is there something more going on?

Riding a bicycle is a great way to get in good shape. As people used to say, \”Fit as a fiddle\”!

Interestingly, the phrase originally had nothing to do with physical fitness, exercise, and so on. But who cares?

In fact, looked at from that point of view, a bicycle is fit as a fiddle for helping us to get places; improve our health; and just plain have fun.

Using a bicycle instead of a car can save money. No car means no expensive auto insurance; no oil changes or gasoline; and no worries about carjacking.

A bicycle equipped with rack, panniers, and trunk lets you bring home sizeable loads from the grocery store. If you want to haul really big loads, try a trailer.

For those of the environmentalist mindset, the bicycle is equally fit for helping to lessen pollution; including reducing the amount of noise created. It\’s also well suited for cutting down on traffic congestion and parking woes. More people riding bicycles on our roads might reduce road rage as well, thanks to the endorphin highs!

Racing cyclists, however, aren\’t fiddling around when they\’re on the starting line! It\’s all business. They\’ve got a job to do, whether it\’s to lead a team or serve the team leader.

I\’m sure the list could go on and on and on. The bicycle could even be fit as a fiddle for, well, letting a fiddler transport himself and his instrument to the next square dance!