Thursday, May 15, 2003

It is Bike to Work Week

Over 40 Reasons to Bike to Work Bicycles Increase Mobility For Those Who Don't Have Access To Motor Transport. Bikes Increase Mobility For Those Who Don't Qualify To Drive A Car. Bicycles Increase Mobility For Those Who Can't Afford Motor Transport. Bikes Increase Mobility For Those Who Don't Want To Drive Motor Vehicles. You Get Exercise Form Bicycling Save Travel Money By Biking Reduce Stress Some companies actually pay you to bike to work Biking Is Therapeutic For The Mind & Spirit Cycling Is Therapeutic For The Body Your commute will be the best part of your day instead of the worst part of your day. Cycling Improves Self-Esteem Save On The Membership To A Health Club, Get Your Exercise Bicycling To Work Cycling Is Low Impact On The Body Cycling Is Low Impact On The Environment Bicycling In Your Neighbourhood Is A Great Way To Meet Your Neighbours Camaraderie of Cyclists Makes It A Great Way To Meet A Nice Stranger With A Similar Interest Bicyclist Can Ignore the Traffic Reports Feel the Self-satisfaction Of Biking Past A Traffic Jam In The Bike Lane. Predictable Commute Time Easier Parking Cheaper Parking Leaving Your Car At Home Provide A Parking Space For Someone Less Fortunate If You Are Lazy, Your Bicycle Provides Door-To-Door Transport (You Don't Have To Walk Across A Vast Parking Lot) Reduce Demand For Parking Lots Reduce Energy Consumption (see below) Reduce Air Pollution -- Bicyclist Emit Few Gases Reduce Water Pollution -- Bikes Don't Drip Brake Fluid, Anti-Freeze, Transmission Fluid, Etc. Reduce Noise Pollution -- Even Without A Muffler Bikes Are Quiet Reduces Road Wear -- Even If Cyclist Feel Like They Have The Weight Of The World On Their Shoulders. Prevent and protest the sanctioned murder of responsible citizens. Bikes Small Profile Reduce Congestion Reduce Need To Lay Additional Asphalt And Concrete Easier to Vary Your Route By Bicycle Bicycling Improve Cardiovascular Health Better muscle tone, bone mass improvement, clearer skin Healthier People Have Lower Health Care Expenses The Exercise Increase Your Productivity At Work Increased Bike Uses Generates Bike Facilities Which Increase Property Values Bicycling Gives You More Fresh Air Than A Sauna And You Can Still Sweat And Clean Your Pores Bike Commuting Is A License To Dress Weird And Still Feel Smug Urban Cycling Keeps You Humble Biking Is Virtually Life Long Activity Bicycling Can Be Enjoyed In A Wide Variety Of Topography Cycling Can Be Enjoyed In A Wide Variety Of Climates Bicycles Are A Great Means To See The World Bicycling is cool. Biking is fun and you know it.