Did you know?
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You can save as much as $8,000 by owning a bike instead of a car. The average American household spends more on transportation than on food or healthcare.
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Commuting by bike burns an average 540 calories/hour.
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A bicycle commuter who rides five miles to work four days a week avoids 2,000 miles of driving and can save over 100 gallons of gas (on top of any parking costs) each year.
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Men who bicycle to work have lower obesity rates as well as healthier triglycerides levels, blood pressure and insulin levels.