7.19.2011

KT's Top Ten Reasons I Ride a Bike

Continuing the discussion on why more women don't bike in North America, I have decided to stop focusing on the negative (biking is too risky or too expensive, etc.) and present the top ten reasons that I ride a bicycle as my preferred means of transportation.

1) It's fun.

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2) It's healthy.

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3) It's efficient.

my great ass[et] panda

4) You can stop and smell the flowers.

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5) It's social.

Velo Vogue meets Curitiba

6) You can go almost anywhere door-to-door.

Giants Win 11 - 2!

7) It's economical.

Stitch Diva Goes Velo Vogue

8) It's good for the planet.

Townie in Sausalito

9) Hot Dudes...

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and Hot Chicks.

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10) It's the journey...

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and the destination!

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What are your top ten reasons for riding a bike?
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9 comments:

  1. reelmotionmediaJuly 20, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I have a reason to wear tight clothing : )

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  2. Kristin TiecheJuly 20, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Yeah!

    11) I get to show off what I'm wearing!

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  3. joresJuly 20, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Love that first photo!!

    I've long stopped trying to justify why I bike. Mostly, it's fun, and I hate sitting in traffic. So when people ask why I don't drive to work, I just try to give them that look, "why would I do that?"

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  4. Kristin TiecheJuly 20, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    @jores - I guess I'm getting why someone who DOESN'T ride a bike, SHOULD. What would you say to that person?

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  5. SuJuly 20, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Independece way of life!

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  6. cbJuly 20, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    all excellent reasons to ride! i LOVE that first picture of you sweetie, so awesome! i would tell someone that the major benefits of riding are awesome legs, i love mine and yes to #11 too ;D

    xo,
    cb

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  7. kfgJuly 20, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Not much into hot guys and the planet seemed to do just fine before bikes, so for those two substitute Freedom and Independence.

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  8. She Rides a BikeJuly 26, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Riding my bike is one form of multi-tasking that I can honestly say works. I get my exercise at the same time that I get from point A to point B.

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  9. Kristin TiecheJuly 26, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Hip hip hooray for independence and freedom!

    @She rides - YES! I love the exhilaration I feel when I arrive at the office!

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