I like bike commuting for many, many reasons, and the more I ride, the stronger those reasons seem to get.

One thing that comes to mind: cycling is "free." I mean, not only is it fun and an adventure and make me the fittest man at work,
the cost is almost nothing:

1) Fix broken transmission: $3.00, and I can do it myself in 15 minutes in my living room or on the side of the road.

2) Flat tire: $5.00, again I can do it myself.

3) Fuel: this is my biggest expense, but i have to eat anyway, so why not eat big and enjoy it???

4) Parking: I never pay for this. Why?

5) Insurance, tax, tag and title: Not required.

6) Entry fee to Stone Mountain Park: Free for me.

7) Health club fees: don't pay them.

8) Look on people's faces and comments from co-workers: priceless.