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4 Great Reasons to Ditch the Car and Ride to Work
Author: Cycling Deal Date Posted:1 November 2016
Choosing to make the switch from the comforts of your vehicle to riding a bicycle to work can be daunting, but with these key reasons, you’ll realise it is worth it.
From the rising costs of petrol to the ongoing expenses and the inconvenience of public transport – we’ve covered it all!
- Get to Know Your City
How much of your city do you really get to see while travelling in the car? Really, think about it. Correct me if I’m wrong but it’s usually the perfectly paved road, a decked out car in front of you with the tacky number plate and hints of scenery and towering buildings in your peripherals.
You don’t notice the sweet scents of the local bakery or the impressive architecture that makes up the city. On a bike, you get to experience all of these delights. Each ride becomes an adventure and you can vary your route to see different sights each day – be like a tourist in your own town!
- Cars Devour All of Your Money!
Most Australians pay around $700 every six months for car registration and insurance. That's a huge chunk of your paycheck and that’s not even mentioning the cost of maintenance and petrol.
It’s estimated that the average Australian spends more than $4000 a year maintaining and running their vehicles, and that’s not even counting parking costs. By eliminating one car in your household and taking up riding, just think of what you could do with all that extra money.
- Get Fit While You Get to Work
Cycling in a stationary position or attempting to run in a straight line on the treadmill at the gym can get awfully monotonous after a while. Where’s the fun in staring at a fading wall for over an hour?
You can incorporate your fitness routine into your bike ride home, taking a longer route or adding some resistance by tackling hilly areas. Cycling is an effective form of cardiovascular exercise and it’s much easier on your joints than jogging, especially if you aren’t a regular exercise junky.
- Go Green, Everyone Is Doing It
Fuel emissions are not just bad news for the earth – they are extremely harmful to anyone with a set of lungs. You may think that the people on the outside of vehicles get hit with more of these fumes, but studies have shown that you are more likely to get a bit hit of the nasties while sitting inside your car. According to the research, sitting in your car is the worst, followed by those who catch public transport. Bikers and pedestrians are the best off as they are usually on the outskirts of the main traffic.
Get Riding
Hopefully, that's got you considering the benefits of choosing to cycle to work. Check out our online bike store to find mountain bikes, road bikes, hybrid bikes, and more for sale, as well all the cycling accessories you could ask for.
