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Anyone riding their bike this week? Clicky!
in Green Living
Just stopping in to say hello, but I thought I'd make my post worthwhile 
It's bike to work week. Who's riding?
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Re: Anyone riding their bike this week? Clicky!
See I knew there was a reason for the other!
I went for a ride with DD yesterday after already riding to work. Did about 12 miles in total and boy am I sore today!
I biked to work Monday, and to my First Aid training offsite yesterday.
Today I was lazy and drove, but I should bike again tomorrow. It's good for me.
And some statistics from Bikes Belong.
Bicycling is for everyone
? Bicycling is the second most popular outdoor activity in the United States.
? 47% of Americans say they would like more bike facilities in their communities.
Bicycling is the ideal way to take short trips
? Most trips Americans make are short: 49% are less than 3 miles, 39% are less
than 2 miles, and 24% are less than 1 mile.
Bicycling can help you live longer and better
? 3 hours of biking per week reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke by 50%.
? Women who bike 30+ minutes a day have a lower risk of breast cancer.
? Adolescents who bicycle are 48% less likely to be overweight as adults.
Bicycling boosts the economy
? The U.S. bicycle industry sold $5.9 billion in bicycles and equipment in 2008.
? Twice as many bicycles are sold in the U.S. each year than cars.
? Studies have shown that homes closer to bike paths are more valuable.
Bicycling is less expensive than driving a car
? The average American househould spends over $8,000 per year on owning and
driving their cars ? more than they spend on food.
? On a round-trip commute of 10 miles, bicyclists save around $10 daily.
Bicycling reduces road congestion and air pollution
? Traffic congestion wastes nearly 3 billion gallons of gas per year in the U.S.
? For every 1 mile pedaled rather than driven, about 1 pound of CO? is saved.
Bicycling is safe, and together we can make it safer
? The average commuter cyclist has just 1 accident every 8.7 years.
? There is safety in numbers: the more cyclists there are, the safer bicycling is.
I bike to work every day. I love it! Its my ME time and it helps to destress after a bad day.
Thanks for the facts above!