Bike to Work
When you bike to work, you save gas, avoid traffic, get exercise and best of all, shrink your greenhouse gas emissions. More and more people are using this low-tech form of transportation and some companies are even providing facilities to encourage bicycle commuting, like showers and bike racks at work.
Top Reasons to Ride to Work
Save Money
It's probably obvious that a bike is much cheaper than a personal vehicle, even when you include a quality helmet and lock. Beyond your initial investment, consider the money that you will continue to save since you don't have to buy gas and pay way less for maintenance. Since you are exercising while commuting, you can also cancel that gym membership. It all adds up to make biking to work a very appealing option.
Time
Many people who ride their bicycle to work actually save time on their commute, mainly because they don't have to sit in traffic or search for parking. You also save time by not having to exercise later.
Health
Riding is a cardiovascular exercise, something that the average American rarely gets enough of. For many people, exercising for just 20 minutes a day 3-4 times per week is enough to stay healthy. Imagine how healthy and happy your body will be when you exercise twice a day, five days per week!
Stress Reduction
Aside from being out of shape, many Americans are stressed out. Just look around at the growing number of Starbucks around town and think about how much caffine is being consumed every day nation wide. When you bike, your body creates natural endorphins that can boost your mood, reduce your stress level, and eliminate the need for that second cup of coffee.
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint!
One of the best reasons that you can ride your bicycle to work is that you are reducing your environmental impact. Bicycles generate no greenhouse gases, take fewer resources to manufacture, and take fewer resources to maintain. Consider the positive impact you'll make today and for generations to come.
If you are new to riding to work, you may have a few questions about how it works. Check out these two great websites:
Biking to Work Manual - www.biketraffc.org/trickstips
This is the perfect introduction for those who want to bicycle but don't have all of the particulars figured out. From what clothes to wear to helpful safety tips, this site has everything you need to get started.
Bike to Work Guide - www.biketraffic.org/btwg
From the helpful people who brought you the "Bike to Work Manual" comes the "Bike to Work Guide" that gives a bunch of great steps and suggestions to encourage your co-workers to get out of their vehicles and onto their bikes.
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