You know summer is officially here when the best bicyclists in
the world gather together in the sweltering heat of the French
countryside to compete in the annual Tour de France. Pedaling
for more than 2,000 miles over a span of one month is a task for
only the best of the best. Bicyclists who can survive those
grueling uphill climbs are truly champions. But riding a bicycle
isn’t just for elite athletes. There are plenty of advantages
the rest of us to bike to work, school, and everywhere else
instead of driving a car. And these reasons are beneficial not
only to your personal health, but to your community and
environment as well. 1. Biking saves money. Do you have to gas
up every time you use your bike? Probably not. Unless you own a
motorized bike, the only energy needed to ride a regular bicycle
is your own. Think about how much money you can save on gas by
not having to use any. 2. Biking can help relieve road
congestion. Fewer cars on the road means less traffic
congestion. Less traffic means quicker co