Why you should get a bike:
Much has been said about sustainability and practices that collaborate with the preservation of the environment and its natural resources. In this context, to reduce CO2 levels in large and small cities around the world, the use of bicycles as a sustainable means of transport is increasingly encouraged.
In addition to contributing to the environment, cycling is economical and also benefits the health and well-being of many people who, despite facing a challenging scenario with regard to safety and infrastructure, adopted bicycles as the main means of locomotion.
Cars are not Eco-friendly and are against sustainability:
In this context, motor vehicles are unquestionable sources of carbon dioxide emissions and have increasingly contributed to pollution and, consequently, to damage to the planet.
The situation gets worse when we think that there are thousands of cars running with only one person inside. After all, in addition to congesting roads and causing slow traffic, they release an enormous amount of toxic gases – which could be reduced if there was more ride sharing, that is, more people inside the same vehicle, reducing the excess of cars.
Health and wellness benefits of riding a Bike:
That the practice of physical activities is good for physical and mental health, there is no doubt. What many people still do not know is that riding a bicycle has several advantages for the proper functioning of the body and mind.
The simple fact of pedaling to work, for example, already supplies the lack of time – more and more common nowadays – to perform exercises, toning the muscles, aiding in weight loss and improving breathing and circulation, in addition to boost the layout.
The mind is also very benefited, since cycling promotes the release of substances that guarantee feelings of well-being, relaxation and happiness. Consequently, the body stimulates circulation and blood supply to the brain and, as a result, sleep gains in quality, mood improves and the chances of having anxiety or depression decrease.
Mobility improvements:
It is also not new that traffic is currently one of the main problems in urban centers. In some cities it is common for people to spend many hours in traffic jams. The volume of cars on the streets is increasingly higher and, against that, bicycles appear as a very attractive alternative for those who want to escape chaotic congestion.
Taking into account that a single car takes the place of four bicycles, it is no wonder the effort of several cities to invest in infrastructure and safety to make people choose the bike as a viable means of transportation for the day .
The bicycle as a sustainable means of transport only benefits people, mobility and the planet. Of course, it is not overnight that bikes will be chosen as the main means of transport by most people, after all, starting cycling is a culture that involves a whole change of thought, lifestyle and awareness of urban space.
On the other hand, there is the fact that, today, cities are more prepared to offer this alternative with safety and comfort for the population. In addition to cycle paths, there are shared bicycle rental systems, which are already part of the main metropolises.
In this more democratic scenario, it is easier to consider the alternative, which proves to be a sustainable measure for the planet and a huge gain in quality of life!
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