Bicycle and coffee "club"

(NLDO) - Cycling helps improve health, and the interesting "end" is when gathering at roadside cafes to chat about all kinds of funny things.

For nearly 20 years, the "exercise cycling association" initiated by Mr. Nguyen Minh Hoa, 72 years old, residing in Long Thanh My ward, has maintained a good habit: exercising and enjoying morning coffee.

Mr. Nguyen Minh Hoa (left) cycles to exercise in the morning.

Initially, the group had only 6 members, but now there are 18. The schedule is set throughout, starting at 5am, having breakfast at 7am and finally going to the coffee shop. Therefore, they are jokingly called "Cycling and Coffee Club" by the locals.

The team's route is also fixed from the starting point on Nguyen Van Tang Street, turning to Le Van Viet Street and then entering Ho Chi Minh City High-Tech Park.

Mr. Nguyen Minh Hoa (second from right) and the Cycling and Coffee Club relax with a cup of coffee after cycling.

The reason for choosing the high-tech park as the place for the "cyclists" to operate, according to Mr. Hoa, is: "At this time, the lane for two-wheelers is still deserted, not affecting road users. From 7 o'clock, when the workers go to work at the company, the group has also completed their "quota" of cycling. Our motto is to strictly comply with the Law on Order and Traffic Safety, ensuring safety for ourselves and the community."

After completing the cycling route, Mr. Nguyen Minh Hoa (standing) and his teammates enjoyed coffee.

Only a few people are still of working age so they take advantage of the opportunity to return to work early. "Team Leader" Hoa and many other members are retired and have more free time. They find a place to rest and relax before going home.

Cycling helps improve health, and the interesting "end" is when gathering at roadside cafes, sipping and enjoying the taste of coffee while chatting about all kinds of fun things. The refreshing laughter of the members along with the irresistible delicious taste of the coffee helps everyone to be optimistic and happy.

Mr. Nguyen Minh Hoa (left cover) with members of his bicycle and coffee team.

Life goes on like that. The bicycle combined with cups of coffee, helps members maintain good health, stay young longer, everyone is happy and loves life. Mr. Hoa humorously said: "We are "addicted" to two things: cycling and coffee".

(Entry to the contest "Impressions of Vietnamese coffee and tea" under the program "Honoring Vietnamese coffee and tea" for the 3rd time, 2025 organized by Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper).

Rules of the contest "Impressions of Vietnamese coffee and tea". Graphics: CHI PHAN

Source: https://nld.com.vn/cau-lac-bo-xe-dap-ca-phe-196250424130658721.htm