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It helps the environment
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Cycling commutes reduces greenhouse gas emissions
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Lower noise pollution and congestion
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Reduces the need for new parking lots and roadways and saves valuable green space
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It's good for your health
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Strengthens your immune system
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Lowers your blood pressure
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Lowers your stress levels and increases levels of the feel-good chemical serotonin
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Saves you money
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No expenses for gasoline refills
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Lower maintenance costs when compared with other vehicles
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No parking fees costs
4
Keeps you in shape
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Cycling improves your posture
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Contrasts a sedentary lifestyle
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Increases your flexibility and overall muscle strength
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Makes you lose weight
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Saves you time
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Cycling is the fastest way of moving within a range of 8 km
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No traffic jams
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Permits you to access limited traffic areas
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Increases Street Safety
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Cycling reduces the chance of collisions between drivers and riders
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Makes users more responsible about bad drivers behaviour
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Social Benefits
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Riding a bicycle permits you to enjoy more the environment that surrounds you
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Increases contact with your neighbours and community