In a recent BikeBiz press release titled Reduce CO2: cycle more they state the European Cyclists’ Federation have released a report which shows the quantified emissions savings cycling makes compared with other modes of transport. Even taking into account the production, maintenance and fuel [food] related to bicycle use, emissions from cycling were over 10 times lower than those stemming from the private motorcar.
You can go over to BikeBiz and read the full article for all the facts and figures as the press release goes on into a bit more detail. The reason for me cherry picking this article out is just to hit home to anyone who has the capabilities of cycling to work to pick up the idea and have a go! It’s not only going to contribute to keeping the earth we live on alive, but it will also contribute to a more healthier lifestyle for you by again playing part in keeping you fit and healthy and energise you for what ever you need more energy for!
Cycling is a great way to become a bit of a “do gooder” and at the same time potentially grow your social circles by hitting the road or hitting a local trail.
So – moral of the story is, if you have a bike that’s in the shed all lonely and cold this winter and you are within cycling distance of work or a commute to where ever, get the bike out, get it in to your local bike bike shop for a service to make sure everything is as it should be, make sure you have the correct clothing and safety wear, and get yourself cycling!
You never know if you start enjoying cycling that much you might even want to wear some of our cycling related clobber when you’re off the bike too!
