Bicycle commuting lowers commute costs, is environmentally friendly, and can incorporate exercise into your commute. While bicycle commuting typically is targeted at employees living within 5 to 10 miles of the worksite, serious bicyclists will commute much farther. Cyclists save money by using less gas, reducing vehicular wear and tear, and eliminating automobile parking costs. Sometimes, automobile insurance costs may be lower due to reduced mileage on their personal vehicle. Bicycle parking is generally free or very inexpensive.
Cyclists also benefit from the exercise during their commute.
A 180-pound man cycling at 15MPH burns almost 10 calories per minute. Do a trial ride. Ease your way into better shape and maintain it once you've become a regular bicycle commuter. The average bike commuter travels 10MPH in traffic. In urban areas cycling generally takes less time than driving for trips of 3 miles or less, and about the same time for 3-5 mile trips.