"Green" is a side benefit. I do it because 1) I need the exercise and I hate going to gyms, 2) Saves money, and I'm a miser, 3) It's a fantastic stress reliever.
Originally Posted by degnaw
At least around here, the 'green' argument wouldn't hold water - people burn way more fuel in accelerating around me than I would have used if I drove a car.
Pretty unlikely.
Originally Posted by johnr783
Some studies have said that cycling is a moot point on the green front because whatever carbon footprint is removed by not driving is put back through all the machines used for manufacture and transport of food. Since cyclist tend to eat more, the footprint is just moved to some other point.
Pretty unlikely.