Originally Posted by
alan s
Bike commuting certainly takes extra effort and time, but so does exercising. Why not do both at the same time, avoid the stress of traffic and spending money on gas? You'll live longer and have a better life.
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This. Before I commuted by bike (or got back into it anyways), I got insufficient exercise and killed myself by sitting in a car. It can be hard to explain to others the psychological and emotional benefits, but they're real.