Bicycle as a great and real alternative of transportation

Have you ever thought that bikes are used by teenagers just for having fun? Many people think that this vehicle is for young people to practice sports or just for having fun. Well, this is one of its advantages, but we cannot forget that bikes are able to move people as other ways of transportation. In many cities of the European Union the bicycle is one of the most used vehicles to move from one place to another, because it offers a lot of advantages. Mexicans should consider this vehicle as a way of transportation in order to avoid pollution in the cities and to save money.

Bikes are clean and smog free. According to the “Air pollution caused by cars”(Ecologia y Desarrollo Sostenible,I.T.E.S.M.Campus San Luis) article 65% of the air pollution is a result of car fumes. This indicates a big problem in our environment that is causing the global warming. On the contrary, by using bikes you will help our environment, because it does not cause any kind of chemicals, gases, or smog that pollute the environment. This ecological vehicle does not require any kind of fuel, it just requires the strength of your body. In addition, when driving bicycles you are preserving nonrenewable resources like petroleum, carbon and so on.

Save your money by using bikes(2008). In webpage, from http:http://www.zonamtb.com. One of the most serious problems that Mexico is facing nowadays is the “economical crisis” that affects everybody. Each person who has a car wastes a lot of money on gasoline, and they waste their money because they consider it “necessary”. However, as using a bike to go from one place to another you do not need to spend money. As a result of the bike not requiring combustible you will not waste your money, and you will have the same result “transport yourself to other place”. Just imagine all the money that you can save riding a bike, you can use that money on those things that are even more important.

People might argue that the use of bicycle is not a good alternative because it is dangerous. Accidents happen all the time, and it does not matter if you are driving a car, a motorcycle, a bike, or even if you are just walking on the street. Although people believe that it is alarming that cars and bikes use the same space to drive, it is important that you know that bikes should use the left side of the street, and be careful with the street signs. In this way cars and bikes can share the same space to move. Furthermore, it is crucial to mention that this alternative of transportation is not for kids, it is for people that are older and they are responsible and careful. So, do not be afraid of using them just be responsible and prudent.

Using bike as an alternative way of transporting is a great opportunity to help our environment and keep money in your daily life. There is nothing to lose and there are a lot of advantages to get from it. Not only the previous mentioned, but also you can maintain yourself healthy by driving a bike and you will avoid sicknesses. In addition, you will find a new way of relaxing and being quiet. For these reasons people should adapt this vehicle as a way to transport because they will not pollute the environment and will help you in the economical crisis.

Carolina Hernandez Villalobos (2010) “Bicycle as a great and real alternative of transportation”. Aguascalientes: Arnest’s Edition ®