I’ve liked bikes and bike culture for quite some time. In recent years I’ve traded going fast on the bike for going comfortably—whether that’s personal growth or just my joints negotiating terms. Regardless the reason, there are few things I enjoy more than riding my bike, whether I’m winding along scenic routes in NJ and PA, roaming around town, or commuting to the office.
Beyond just general cycling, a few years ago I discovered I like weird bikes. I mean really weird ones, known as recumbent bikes (or ‘bents). These contraptions allow you to remain in a laid back position while you pedal. They hold many advantages (and certainly some disadvantages too) over “regular” bikes. Unfortunately the heyday of recumbents has passed*, but I do believe there’s still a valuable place for them in the cycling community.
I said they were weird didn’t I? This is my first recumbent bike purchased in 2017. I’ll be writing more about this particular bike (Azub MINI) and others later.
Welcome to thelaidbackcyclist.blog, my name is Mark. With a background in neuroscience, I’ve always been drawn to how things work—brains included, bikes included. I’m an enthusiast rather than an expert, but I hope there’s something here worth your time, and perhaps even the start of a future ‘bent rider’s journey.
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*I should be more specific: The 2-wheeled recumbent bike has been steadily declining in popularity. The 3-wheeled recumbent trike, on the other hand, is quite popular nowadays (relatively speaking).
The Laid Back Cyclist 
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