I commute by bicycle because:

1) PARKING!! My job charges $5/week for employee car parking, and the parking downtown is metered. So, naturally, I have to really hunt for a parking spot whenever I drive to either of those places, each being about 4 miles from my house. Bicycle racks, however, are free and readily available. If you want to reduce the amount of cyclists in your city, make them pay to park!

2) I hate going to the gym. Hate it.

3) The view from cycling on side streets is so pretty! And I can take all my stress out on the pedals.

4) Cycling allows me to enjoy the beautiful Florida weather! I've ridden in the pouring rain, freezing cold, and blazing sun, and really enjoyed myself.

5) Motorists are nicer to me on a bike than me in my car. Maybe I just haven't been riding long enough, but that's what I've experienced so far.

6) I used to take the bus to work, but one of the morning bus drivers really annoyed me.