Benefits of Bicycle Commuting
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Green Living
Idaho is a great place for bicycle commuting.
Boise's Greenbelt
Idaho is a great place to bicycle, whether you ride for recreation or to get from point A to point B. Check out these benefits of adding a bike commute to your workday.
Personal Benefits
- Biking is really good exercise! It builds muscle and cardiovascular health, and it puts a smile on your face.
- On a bike, you're exposed to nature. Rain and sunshine are part of our natural world; riding can better connect you to our natural and urban landscapes. I especially enjoy viewing morning wildlife activity along the Boise River.
- Bicycles are less expensive than cars and gas!
- Biking takes automobiles off our roads, which reduces air pollution and traffic congestion.
- Using human power to get around town sets a good example for the next generation of Idahoans.
- Bicycling can build relationships with neighbors, coworkers and other folks you meet along the way.
