According to the US Census Bureau’s 2008 American Community Survey (ACS), released on September 22, 2009, 0.55 percent of Americans use a bicycle as the primary means of getting to work. This is up 14 percent since 2007, 36 percent from the first ACS in 2005, and 43 percent since the 2000 Census.

Bike commuting improves your health:

• Staying in better shape will decrease your chances of getting sick.

• National health statistics show that when you're more active, you decrease your risk for cancer, heart disease, obesity and diabetes.

• Bicycle commuting allows you to include your workout in your daily schedule and helps to meet fitness goals.

Bike commuting improves your mood:

• More energy available throughout the day.

• Improved health and happiness.

• Regular participation in a cycling routine naturally shifts your focus to include thoughts of the weather, areas in your community to ride, road safety, and traffic.  Thereby increasing your awareness of the link between the environment and your community.

Bike commuting saves you money:

• Reduce car maintenance.

• Reduce your gas bill.

• Reduce parking costs.

Bike commuting helps the environment by reducing your carbon footprint.

Employees aren't the only ones to reap the benefits.  We explain in our business sustainability consulting the benefits to employers in adopting a bike commuting program: click here to continue reading.