An Electric Boost for Bicyclists
While China experiences a boom in electric bicycles, it's estimated that only two million Americans ride their bicycles to work. Bicycling regularly can serve as a boon to enthusiasts -- not only in the gas money but also the health benefits.
- Rule #1 in biking is the use of a helmet! First and foremost, prevent head trauma with a protective helmet.
- Not only does biking improve your cardiovascular health, it also helps improve balance, whips your leg muscles into shape, and is easy on the joints.
- Riding home from work is also a terrific way to release the day-to-day stress.
- To avoid cramping, drink water and stretch thoroughly before and after each ride.
- Check your local www.craigslist.com for a good cheap used bike if you are just thinking about this.
- Or if you enjoy biking as it is, consider a folding bicycle for commuting to work at www.citizenbike.com for $299.
- Here's a nice calculator for estimating the cost savings: http://www.ativsolutions.com/calculator/index.html
