The bicycle is one of the world's most energy efficient forms of transportation and is easily one of the most simple solutions to many of life's challenges.  Biking to work or school can save a ton of money on gas, parking and wear on your car.  And remember, the regular exercise keeps you healthier and lowers stress in every aspect of your life.  

These, and many more reasons, are why we here at 99.5 The Mountain want you to bike! As we continue to take steps towards being even greener, we want to help you take steps too - and this is a great beginning step.  Read below about how biking benefits everyone.

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THE BENEFITS OF BIKING:

How it benefits you:
· Research shows that regular cycling can cut the chances of heart disease in half.
· It is often faster to bicycle to work than to drive if your commute is through streets clogged with traffic congestion.
· It is usually easier to park a bike than it is a car, and it is certainly less expensive.
· Cycling may save money by reducing the wear on your automobile.

How it benefits your employer:
· People that cycle to work regularly are more productive and take less time off for sickness. When they don't have to fight traffic jams, cyclists arrive at work less frustrated and the morning exercise makes them more alert.
· With less staff driving cars to work, less parking space is required.
· Organizations that encourage bicycling are perceived as environmentally aware and concerned employers.

In 1964, 50% of American kids rode their bikes to school. 
 - The obesity rate was 10%.
In 2004, 3% of American kids rode their bikes to school.  
 - The obesity rate was 45%.
Visit this web site to find a safe route to school for your children
http://www.saferoutespartnership.org/state/5043/colorado

Cyclists save money. Savings can be realized even by those who commute by bicycle only part way to and from work and use public transit for the balance. In some cities, public transit providers now have bike racks on buses to accommodate commuting cyclists.

Saying goodbye to restricted parking zones, irregular public transport, the last bus home and grid-locked traffic. On a bike you can be flexible and spontaneous, make an unplanned visit to a shop, a park, meet a friend, etc.

Once you have researched and tried out your route, you will find that your journey time is predictable - bringing peace of mind rather than driving and arriving at work stressed out.