Bicycle trip: why to do it once in a lifetime

In order to celebrate my first post on Italki, I would like to share with you my first passion, cycling. As a consequence (a native English speaker wouldn't say "as a consequence") I would say For example, I'll give you at least five good reasons to plan a bicycle trip, based on my experience:
1. When you have a journey travel by car or plane, you are simply transferred from a one place to another, without having the possibility to observe how landscapes and culture gradually change. The faster you'll enter, the fewer less you'll remember. By bicycle you'll be able to appreciate every metre you cover, because you are stimulating all your senses. It won't be a surprise to discover wonderful places otherwise unreachable.
2. Categories of space and time are often forgotten in the big cities. There we are sorrounded by artificial goods that give us the illusion to live a happier life whilst we are gradually consumed by every sort of malaise. We can't forget that we have natural needs, made of the same elements whose we are composed: cycling is a way to expose our body and brain to all these elements. We'll feel more rested and relaxed , also after a 300-kilometre journey.
3. The bicycle is naturally attracted by naturally attracts good people and positive situations. If you deal with a  When you go on a bicycle trip, you could may note a sense of solidarity and altruism among travellers, both friends and unknows. Also locals will look at you in a different way, because they know you're respecting their environment. This could help you in case of accidents.
4. By cycling you'll save money, oil and health. And you'll stimulate your brain... beacuse you'll have to be ready to solve any sort of problems and be able to find the better solution with your group.
5. The environment will thank you as well as your friends who listen to your story... not a traditional story!