I work for a sheriff's office. Our department has 4 deputies that patrol their areas on bikes when weather conditions are right. I live in Colorado. These deputies go through weeks of training on the bike. And these deputies enjoy their job on the bike. I have talked to each of them several times and they have actually encouraged me to become a Reserve deputy to join them on bike patrol. These deputies enjoy bike patrol because they say it makes them more approachable by the kids. It also gives them the ability to go to areas their cars can't. These bike deputies have even started a program for under priveleged kids handing out bike helmets and teaching bike safety. They have created a positive environment in their areas.