Great legs

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Great legs
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City planners and policymakers seem at last to be
putting serious effort and money behind making
biking a routine, safe, and reasonable part of
transportation infrastructure. Its a positive
situation in every way less traffic congestion,
fewer emissions, and better legs for everyone.
(On that last point, just ask my husband.) Biking
can also reduce health-care costs and both
improve the quality of and lengthen lives.
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Because bikes are affordable (or can even be
given away), cycling provides a more level
playing field for those who cant afford a car or
who devote more money than they can afford to
using one.
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The happy lifestyle of the Dutch is well known
and much envied. Biking is clearly a part of it.
When I bike, I arrive at my destination already
feeling good. I have avoided the stress of
sitting in a traffic jam and can park anywhere.
Imagine spreading those feelings around an entire
population.
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Sometimes its a challenging workout, with wind,
hills, rain, or a full load, so I bike a little
slower. And sometimes I would rather take the
car. But I dont. Its my policy I do it for me,
and I want my kids to understand that, when
possible, its better for everyone if we bike.
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Photos by Lianne Bergeron. Read Lianes
recommendations on biking gear, too. Lianne
Bergeron is a Canadian author and entrepreneur
who lives and works near Amsterdam with her Dutch
husband and four kids. When shes not teaching
English, writing articles, or working on her
books, she can be found on the road on her
bicycle built for six.