Benefits of being a Bike Commuter Archives • Average Joe Cyclist https://averagejoecyclist.com/category/commuting-by-bicycle/benefits-of-being-a-bike-commuter/ A Blog for Average People who LOVE to ride bikes! Fri, 25 Feb 2022 03:03:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 15693361 Top Ten Reasons to be a Bike Commuter https://averagejoecyclist.com/10-reasons-bike-commuter/ Sun, 29 Aug 2021 23:15:47 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=38645 The Top 10 reasons to be a bike commuter include losing weight, building lean muscle, getting fitter, reducing stress, felling happy, and saving money. Find out all the great reasons why you should be a bike commuter!

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]]> 38645 4 Reasons to Go Car-Free https://averagejoecyclist.com/4-reasons-to-go-car-free/ Wed, 30 Jun 2021 02:22:57 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=38120 Mark Cramer presents 4 reasons to go car-free – see if you agree! The reasons focus on time, health, cost, and net time wasted commuting.

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]]> 38120 Survey Shows London Bike Commuters are Happier and More Productive https://averagejoecyclist.com/survey-shows-london-bike-commuters-are-happier-and-more-productive/ Sun, 17 Jun 2018 20:17:03 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=28802 Recent infrastructure upgrades in London have greatly increased the number of people who bike to workA survey has found that Londoners who cycle to work are happier with their commute than those who use public transport. Over 1,000 London workers shared their thoughts on commuting to work. An overwhelming 91% of Londoners who cycle to work reported that their commute is acceptable in terms of length, ease, and comfort. It also appears that bike commuting can improve productivity in the office.

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]]> 28802 How Much Does YOUR Commute Cost Society? https://averagejoecyclist.com/how-much-commute-costs-society/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/how-much-commute-costs-society/#comments Sat, 05 Mar 2016 00:00:23 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=16763 Buy waterproof cycling gear. Unfortunately, not every cycling day is going to be perfect weather. However, cycling in the rain can be quite pleasant if you are properly dressed - bike commutingMost of us are focused on how much commuting costs US. It's a very big part of most people's budgets, especially if you drive a car. But most of us do not think about the fact that every time we commute - even if we WALK - our society pays a price too. Here's a great little infographic that shows at a glance how much your commute costs society - and how much you can SAVE society by choosing to bike or walk!

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/how-much-commute-costs-society/feed/ 1 16763 Who Else is SICK of Road Rage? https://averagejoecyclist.com/who-else-is-sick-of-road-rage/ Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:05:29 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=9054 Road rage - angry man in carRoad rage is inexplicable. As we see in news of appalling assaults, being in cars seems to cause people to act like evil psychopaths. WHAT is it about driving a car that brings out the worst side of human nature?

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]]> 9054 Looking back with Pride – my First 18 Months as a Bike Commuter https://averagejoecyclist.com/my-first-18-months-as-a-bike-commuter/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/my-first-18-months-as-a-bike-commuter/#comments Sun, 16 Feb 2014 02:15:52 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=4826 Achievements after a Year and a Half as a Bike Commuter As I look back over the past year and a half as a cyclist and a bike commuter I have a few observations and reflections to pass along. First and foremost I am forever grateful to cycling for restoring my health, reducing my stress, […]

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/my-first-18-months-as-a-bike-commuter/feed/ 2 4826 How Cycling in Winter Helped me Lose Weight and Get Healthier – the Cost of Cycling Weight Loss https://averagejoecyclist.com/cycling-weight-loss-healthier/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/cycling-weight-loss-healthier/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:50:18 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=4172 Cycling has enormous health benefits and has helped me to lose weight. It can be an expensive sport, especially in winter. But the benefits and cycling weight loss make it well worth the price! I have lost weight cycling, reduced my blood pressure, and got much fitter.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/cycling-weight-loss-healthier/feed/ 2 4172 My First 1,000 Kilometres as a Bike Commuter! https://averagejoecyclist.com/losing-weight-bike-commuter/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/losing-weight-bike-commuter/#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:02:22 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=3987 Naked cyclistsUpdate on my first 1,000 kilometers as a bike commuter. I am fitter and less stressed, but not losing weight yet. Still, I am very, very proud of myself for sticking with being a bike commuter!

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/losing-weight-bike-commuter/feed/ 3 3987 Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist Rides On! My First 3 Weeks as a Bike Commuter https://averagejoecyclist.com/mrs-average-joe-cyclist-bike-commuter/ Thu, 02 Aug 2012 04:37:14 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=3369 Mrs Average Joe CyclistHere's an update about being a brand new bike commuter. I am now at 3 weeks, and really LOVING it!

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]]> 3369 How I Became a Bike Commuter and Shed Stress Immediately https://averagejoecyclist.com/became-bike-commuter-shed-stress-immediately/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/became-bike-commuter-shed-stress-immediately/#comments Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:42:22 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=3301 Maggie rides onI have finally achieved my dream of becoming a bike commuter! Here's an account of what my first week of being a bike commuter was like - the good, the bad, and the ugly. I am so proud of myself!

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