Whether they're recreational riders or hard-core racers, these are 12 ostomates who love outdoor cycling.

1. Why should you get out and ride? Because it's an honor to be alive.

2. To get fast, you have to go where the fast guys are.

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3. Cyclists seem to see considerably more of this beautiful world.

#hawaiiironman703 Kona weekend training - Day 1: Bike 🚴🏽‍♀️Waipio 50 miles 10 miles all uphill 💪🏽 now we swim 🏊🏽‍♀️then we run 🏃🏽‍♀️#24cycle #2CWHI #ostomyunited #ostomylifestyleathlete

A post shared by Lee-Ann Watanabe (@24cycle) on Apr 28, 2017 at 4:13pm PDT

4. Cycling isn’t a game, it’s a sport.

Hell of Hunderton eighty miler in the books. Now to ice down and prepare for the Caesar Rodney Half Marathon tomorrow. Rule No. 5 💅 #VelocipedeSalon #OstomyAthlete #HipRunner

A post shared by Justin Rogers (@amongourfriends) on Mar 25, 2017 at 12:07pm PDT

5. As the saying goes… it's like riding a bike, once you learn you never forget!

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6. The best rides are when you bite off more than you can chew.

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7. Doesn’t matter the weather, rain or shine.

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8. For cyclists, every day is #BikeToWorkDay.

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9. Champions aren’t born, they’re made.

Look out, it's the #birchfieldcc Hilly #TT Champion. #Cycling #Birmingham #Prisma

A post shared by Stuart Armitage (@herbaltage) on May 17, 2017 at 7:24am PDT

10. Leave stresses behind and spend more time in nature.

Blue sky, dry trails. What more could you ask for? Ohh well I surprised myself with a KOM (pr) on one of my uphill segments. Weird but I guess there is something hiding behind all these bad feelings lately. #mtb❤️ #dayslikethis #trails #stravaproveit #strava #garmin #garminfitness #fenix5 #cyclinglife #cyclist #cycling #instabike #cyclingphotos #outdoors #outsideisfree #playground #crohnsfitness #crohnsdisease #crohns #stomi #ostomymtb #ostomyfitness #ostomy #stomi #cykla #thisismygym #älskanaturen #actcyclingteam #maxprestationsportsclub #långloppscupen

A post shared by Christian Meijer (@bikingwithostomy) on May 5, 2017 at 11:38am PDT

11. Which bike do you consider 'the holy grail'? #SundayFunday

Ride Church w. The Holy Congregation #WilmingtonGranFondo #RideYourBike

A post shared by Justin Rogers (@amongourfriends) on May 21, 2017 at 9:49am PDT

12. Rule #1: Always ride with a helmet.

Had a nice ride this morning! Got a new helmet this week! Only the second time I have worn it so far so good! Hoping to not test it's effectiveness. #cycling #triathlete #ironmantraining #morningride #swimbikerun #smithovertake #smithoptics #happy #healthy #stylin #fitness​ #nocolonstillrollin

A post shared by Rebecca Smolin (@smolin.fitness) on May 9, 2017 at 8:48am PDT

Fun fact: There are approximately one billion bicycles worldwide.

Feature image: Nicola Dames of Vanilla Blush, Dutch cycling champion Mark Vos, Marc Mahoney, Caroline Bramwell of IronOstomy.