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Lucas Avelleda

Athlete, International Shotokan Karate Federation

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Ride a bike

Less cars, more bikes on the streets.
It's faster than you think.
It's not expensive and it's also good for your health.

"Why ride a bicycle?
- It's cheaper
- It reduces pollution and energy use
- You'll get exercise on your way to your destination"
(http://bicycleuniverse.info/transpo/whycycle.html)

If you can ride a bike instead of driving, do it. Learn how to ride a bicycle on the streets, in Brazil there's a program called Anjo da Bike. It teaches you how everything you need to know to ride a bike safetly on the streets. http://bikeanjo.wordpress.com/dicas/

Also, you can see, feel, smell and hear things that you wouldn't be able inside your car.

Experiences, projects, ideas, questions, suggestions!

Topics: Bicycle envirnoment innovation
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    Tim blackburn 30+

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    May 25 2011: i love my bike! and my car a lot less, and not becuase its red.

  • Derek Tepe

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    May 25 2011: Bikes are awesome. Just look at the chase scene near the end of E.T. I watch it and I feel like I could bike 100 miles :)

  • fernando de julio

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    May 25 2011: I go every day in a week riding a bike to work!
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    lynn eschbach 30+

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    May 23 2011: I was once tootling along on my bike and an old lady passed me on her bike and exclaimed, "I've never passed anyone before!"

    Suggestion for anyone who's butt gets sore on a bike seat. I found one that has two movable cushy seats, one for each side. So, if that's an excuse you have used - no more!
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    Jáfia Câmara 50+

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    May 22 2011: I'd like to ride a bike on the streets everyday, but it'll increase the chances I'm gonna die sooner.So, I will stick to public transportation. I mean, it's still better than driving, right?!
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    Alaa Nabil

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    May 22 2011: also its very effective way to reduce crowded ....
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    Nicholas Lukowiak 50+

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    May 22 2011: Oh you crazy health advocate you!
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