The Benefits of Bicycles
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The Benefits of Bicycles Brian Pomeroy: CIS 1020 Final Project
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The Benefits of Bicycles. Health. It’s Great Exercise: Low impact on the body T herapeutic for the cardio-vascular system Get in better shape. Environmental. No air pollution Less noise in the community No leaking fluids such as gas or oil Reduced road wear. Cost Efficient. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Benefits of BicyclesBrian Pomeroy: CIS 1020 Final Project
1Health Its Great Exercise:
Low impact on the body
Therapeutic for the cardio-vascular system
Get in better shapeBrian Pomeroy: CIS 1020 Final Project
Environmental No air pollution
Less noise in the community
No leaking fluids such as gas or oil
Reduced road wearBrian Pomeroy: CIS 1020 Final Project
Cost Efficient Parking costs are almost always
Low maintenance or upkeep costs
Never have to watch gas prices again!!
Brian Pomeroy: CIS 1020 Final Project
Whats Your Reason To Ride?
Brian Pomeroy: CIS 1020 Final Project
To exercise and enjoy the outdoors?
To commute to work or school?To add a lil style to life?Or maybe to express yourself?No matter what your reason, bicycles have so many possibilities!Bike Production and UseBrian Pomeroy: CIS 1020 Final ProjectWe are on the bottomWith so many bicycles being produced, why are we not using them more often?(http://www.ibike.org/library/statistics-data.htm)YearWorld Bicycles and Cars Produced Percent of Trips by Travel Mode (all trip purposes)CountryBicycleWalkingPublic transitCarOtherNetherlands30185452Denmark202114423Germany122216491Switzerland102920381Sweden103911364Austria93113398England/Wales81214624France53012476Italy52816429Canada11014741United States193843Conclusion Bicycles are:
A fun and healthy form of exercise Very low impact on the environment Good for commuting in local areas A cost efficient form of transportation A fun hobby and can add some style
Brian Pomeroy: CIS 1020 Final ProjectSo what are you waiting for?! Get one today!
