Why should you bike to work?

If you want to stay in shape while saving money and helping the environment, cycling to work is the obvious choice.

It's cheaper and healthier to bike to work

In a time of rising gas prices and inflation, the bicycle is a great alternative to driving to work. When people examine their monthly transportation costs, most are surprised by how much money they actually spend—on both fuel and maintenance. But not only do you save money by biking—there are also several health benefits:

It appears that exercising at work improves mental health, helps prevent stress, and generally boosts mental energy throughout the day. In addition, a daily bike ride can increase productivity, improve concentration, and promote better sleep.

Physical health will also improve, in part by reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Since cycling significantly boosts your metabolism, you’ll also find that it helps you maintain a healthy weight while improving your cardiovascular fitness and strengthening your leg muscles.

How many calories do you burn when you ride a bike?

Cycling burns about 0.33 kcal per kilogram of body weight per kilometer.

If you weigh 70 kg and cycle 10 km every day, you will burn 231 calories—equivalent to more than 0.5 liters of soda or 15–20% of your daily energy expenditure. It is, therefore, a quick and effective way to fit exercise into your daily routine.

There are many benefits to cycling to work, including:

• Improved metabolism, which helps with weight management
• Increased physical activity, strength, and endurance
• Reduced risk of lifestyle-related diseases
• Improved mental health
• Increased production
• Better for the environment
• Savings on transportation costs

If you live in the city, there’s also the added benefit of avoiding traffic jams and waiting in line, while not having to worry about parking.

In a busy daily routine, where it can be hard to find time to exercise after work, cycling can save time, since it combines transportation and exercise—in other words, it kills two birds with one stone.

We hope you enjoy incorporating cycling into your daily life—your mind, body, and wallet will thank you for it!