Some people claim that they don’t have time to hit the gym, but what if you could make exercise part of your daily routine?
Save Your Time
In heavily-trafficked cities, riding your bike can make your commute faster and easier. The average commute within city limits is less than 10 miles, which would still be less than an hour on a bike. It is important to remember that the rules for riding a bike are much the same as driving a car, except most cities now have bike lanes to make your two-wheel commutes safer. There are likely bike paths and trails where you live that connect to various roads in your city. Check out your local bike shop for more information.
Save Your Body
Biking benefits your health, fitness, mood, beauty, energy levels, and a whole lot more. It’s also relatively low impact, making it safer for your joints. Because of these benefits, biking is considered one of the best cardio workouts out there.
Save Your Money (and the World)
Your body’s not the only thing that benefits, both the environment and your wallet will be thanking you too. There is no need to worry about putting gas in your tank – you are the fuel! Bicycles are also relatively low maintenance as compared with cars. There are no oil changes, batteries, or engine issues to worry about. A bike only requires air, regular lubrication to the chain, and tire/cassette replacement every so often. These types of maintenance activities can be done either by your local bike shop, or if you are mechanically savvy, you can do them yourself.
Start Today!
Don’t have a bike? Commuter bikes are relatively inexpensive to purchase. Your local bike shop can help you pick the perfect bike for your budget and commuting needs. When deciding on a bike, you should also consider purchasing lights for safe night riding. These are usually only a few dollars and the batteries can last for months.
Biking has several benefits, from health and fitness to faster and less expensive commuting. They are easy to maintain and fun to ride when you follow the rules of the road. Riding a bike can be so enjoyable, you may find yourself taking the long way home after work or class.
About the Author: Rachel Savering is a marketing student at Strayer University and will be graduating this spring with her Bachelor’s Degree. In addition to being a student, she is also in sales as an assistant manager and enjoys helping others. Rachel is passionate about writing as well as an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking and running.
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