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Bicycling is an inexpensive exercise that offers a quiet, energy efficient mode of transportation. 

If you cycle 6 miles to and from work instead of driving, taking about 30 minutes each way, you could burn 15 to 20 lb. of fat each year.

Choosing to commute by bicycle instead of by car is a good way to do your part in helping the environment.

When you are riding your bicycle, you are not contributing any form of pollution, and you can feel good about reducing your impact on the environment!

To calculate how many calories you will burn by riding your bike, check out the calorie counter here.

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Riding at your own pace, you'll feel invigorated for work and release tensions of the day on your way home.

Reduce traffic congestion Think of all of the places you can ride to instead of driving. 

Consider taking your bicycle the next time you go to the grocery store, to the gym, to the post office or to work.

Commuting by bike has a world of benefits 

A BETTER BODY - Ride your bike to work, and you no longer need to make time to exercise.

MORE MONEY - The average annual price of keeping an automobile running: at least $3,000. The cost of running a bike for a year: less than $300. The joy of saving more than two grand this year: priceless.

CLEAN AIR - Riding a bike is a simple way to improve the environment.

By riding your bike you:

• Reduce air pollution in your County
• Save Money

• Based on an hourly wage of $10.00, a motorist must work 300 hours per year to pay for his or her annual commute. A bicyclist only has to work about 30 hours per year to operate his or her bike.

• Carbon Dioxide
• Carbon Monoxide
• Methane
• Nitrous Oxide
• Volatile Organic Compounds
• Hydrofluorocarbon
• Perfluorocarbon
• Sulfur hexafluoride

These emissions are believed to be causing warming through the "greenhouse effect", depletion of the ozone layer, and a reduction in general air quality. Vehicles also cause noise pollution.

To calculate how much impact your commute is having on the environment, check out the environmental impact calculator here.

• Increased Fitness - Through cycling, you will be able to increase your heart and lung fitness, as well as your strength and stamina.
  
• Weight Loss - The general population of the U.S. is becoming increasingly obese. Cycling is a great way to help lose weight. You will burn fat as you cycle, which will help you look and feel better.
  
• Stress Reduction - Exercise in general has been shown to decrease anxiety and stress levels, and bicycling is a fun way to exercise. Keeping yourself out of traffic jams will also help in reducing stress.
  
• Heart Benefits - Studies have shown that regular exercise, such as cycling, lowers your risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes.
  
• Lowered Risk of Other Health Problems - In addition to heart disease, regular exercise can also help you to avoid other health problems such as non-insulin dependent diabetes, osteo arthritis and osteoporosis. Exercise also relieves symptoms of depression and increases your mental health.
  
• Increased Life Expectancy - The end result of having better health through cycling is that you will live a longer and happier life!

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