7 Reasons to Bike Ride

Cyclings burns tons of calories
Even at an easy pace, a 130 pound woman torches 437 calories in a hour.

It's great for your joints
Cycling is low impact and a great way to get your cardio in without getting beat up.

You'll get sick legs
I don't even have to elaborate on that one.

It beats the blues.
People who work out outside say they feel less tense afterwards while people who work out indoors feel more tense.

It saves cash
A 10 mile round trip in a car costs on average about 3300 a year, where if you bike it, your out of pocket is only about 300. Also, if biking is your primary mode of transportation for work, you're eligible for a $20 tax reimbursement from you employer to take care of bike related expenses.

It gives you good karma
If Americans would hop on their bikes for short trips, it would reduce CO2 emissions by 11 percent and oil consumption by 38 percent according to research.

It makes you a better driver
Cycling makes you engage your entire body and mind making you aware of cars, pedestrians and other cyclists.