Cyclists are a diverse group.

Some of us ride fat

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tires down rocky trails, some of us ride road bikes
up burly hills, some of us ride for sport and some
of us ride just for fun. Some ride for the
adrenaline rush and some ride their bikes for
basic transportation. Bicycling, along with being
{HEALTH & COMMUNITY} the most efficient mode of human locomotion,
is also one of the best all-around activities for
improving our health and communities.
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MOST POPULAR Studies have
47%
OF AMERICANS SAY
shown that
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY THEY WOULD LIKE THE AVERAGE PERSON
MORE BIKE FACILITIES homes
IN THE U.S. IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Source: Outdoor Foundation, 2010 Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
closer to WILL LOSE 13 LBS
bike paths IN THEIR FIRST YEAR OF
are more
valuable. RIDING TO WORK
MENTAL HEALTH Source: Bikes Belong Foundation Source: Outdoor Foundation, 2010
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Cycling has a relaxing effect due to

BALANCE uniform movement which stabilizes
Cycling produces the balance
between exertion and relaxation physical and emotional functions. ON A
which is so important for the It reduces anxiety, depression and
body’s inner equilibrium. other psychological problems.
ROUND
BACK PAIN
HEART Cycling posture is optimum,
All the risk factors that lead and the cyclic movement of
TRIP
to a heart attack are reduced the legs stimulates muscles
and regular cycling reduces in the lower back. OF TEN More than three times as many new
the likelihood of heart attack bicycles (14.9 million) are sold in the
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Cycling is ideal for targeting
MILES, U.S. each year than cars (4.6 million)
Source: National Bicycle Dealers Association, 2010
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COORDINATION problem areas. It enables

Moving both feet around in circles people who can not move CYCLISTS
while steering with both your easily to exercise. It increases
hands and your body’s own fitness and stimulates the CYCLING/WALKING PROJECTS
weight is good practice for body’s fat metabolism.
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your coordination skills.
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JOINTS AROUND
CREATE 11-14 JOBS
MUSCLES The circular movement of cycling
A week of inactivity reduces
the strength of the muscular assists the transport of energy PER $1 MILLION SPENT
and other metabolic produces to
$10.00
system by up to 50% and can
the cartilages, reducing the COMPARED TO JUST 7 JOBS CREATED
harm them long-term. During
cycling, most of the body’s likelihood of arthrosis. A DAY PER $1 MILLION SPENT ON HIGHWAY PROJECTS
muscles are activated. Source: Cavill N, Davis A, 2007. “Cycling and Health: what’s the evidence?” Cycling England. Source: Commute Solutions, 2011 Source: The Alliance for Biking & Walking Benchmarking Project
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