Save money and time; Bike to Work Benefits

Save money, time, get healthy and help the environment; Bike to Work.

Need another reason to bike to work?  Take a look at the benefits:

Biking saves you money

1. Parking

   • When you drive a car you may have to pay for parking in a ramp or at a meter. For bicycle parking all you need is a proper lock and you can find a free place to park that is usually much closer to work.

2. Car expenses

   • The only fuel a bicycle needs is food. You'll also spend less money buying gas for your car.

   • You'll also save wear and tear on your car by driving it less and adding less miles.

3. No need for Gym Membership

   • Biking to work means you don't need an expensive gym membership to work out.

Biking saves time

1. No traffic delays

   • Traffic jams don't affect bicycle commuters because they can use off-road trails, bike lanes, and wide curb lanes to ride past traffic.

2. Parking a car vs. bicycle parking

• Finding bicycle parking is quicker and easier than finding parking for a car.

3. Fits exercise into daily routine

   • Instead of finding time outside of work to go to the gym or spend working out you'll get that work out riding your bike each day.

4. Research says biking is usually faster

   • According to a Transportation Alternatives study commutes under 3 miles are usually faster by bike and urban trips of 5-7 miles usually take the same amount of time.

   • In the Bicycle/Bus/Car commuter races during past Bike to Work Week celebrations, the bicycle has always won.

Biking helps the Environment

1. Reduces number of cars on the road

   • As a result of less cars on the road there is less traffic congestion and traffic jams.

   • There are also less automobile accidents when there are less cars on the road.

2. Fights pollution

   • Automobiles produce many pollutants that hurt the environment. Biking is completely pollution free.

Biking is good for your Health

1. Regular cycling is great exercise

   • Doctors recommend 30 minutes of moderate exercise everyday, biking is a full-body work out and when you bicycle commute it is easy to fit into your regular schedule.

2. Breathe healthier air

   • The ventilation systems in cars suck in pollutants produces by other vehicles resulting in more polluted air for car occupants. Bicyclists ride above that polluted air.

3. Improve general health

   • Biking decreases your chances of getting sick.

   • Regular cyclists are 50% less likely to experience depression, have the general fitness and health of someone 10 years younger, and add over 2 years to their life expectancy.

Biking lets you have fun during your daily commute

1. Begin your day right

   • Arrive at work feeling refreshed and energized from your commute.

2. Enjoy the scenery

   • Find a route home that is scenic and relaxing, such as through a park or alongside a river.

3. Less Stress

   • Riding a bike is less stressful than sitting in traffic in a car.

   • After work you can ride off the stress from a busy day.