Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Check out some of the benefits of riding a bike to...





Check out some of the benefits of riding a bike to work!


-Depending on your weight, you can burn between 215-500 calories during a 30-minute bike ride!

-3 hours of biking a week can reduce your risk for heart disease by 50%

-The average person loses 13 lbs. in the first year of commuting by bike

-The average annual operating expense of a bicycle is $308 vs. more than $8,000 for a car


Types of bicycles ridden by bicycle commuters:

29.7% - Mountain Bike

28.1% - Road Bike

17.9% - Hybrid Bike

17.4% - Touring Bike




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