Think of bicycles as rideable art that can just about save the world. ~Grant Peterson

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Benefits of Riding a bike:

~renewable transportation...so no pollution. yaaay!!

~ on 350 calories a cyclist can travel 10 miles, a person can walk 3.5 miles, and a car can move 100 feet. Lamesauce car. Laaaamesauce.

~bicycles are quiet...unless you have a nice little bell. But definitely less air pollution is generated.

~they are more efficient in taking up street space and are easier to store.

~ per mile traveled, bikes cost the frequent rider less than half as much as public transportation riders and a quarter as much as driving a car costs. Thats some greeeaat extracurricular activities money right there!

Bikes are marvelous economically, environmentally, and socially! Here are some totally stellar types of bikes: http://www.toxel.com/tech/2010/11/03/12-cool-and-unusual-bicycles/

So if you like the water, the outdoors or the comfort of a couch.. there is a bike for you!!