1. Feel a sense of freedom
2. Feel a sense of independence
3. Feel a sense of self-reliance
4. Having a real connection with a machine
5. Zooming along on your own steam
6. Reaching to your destination on your own power
7. Build self-confidence
8. The cool breeze hitting your face
9. Catching the magnificent sunrise
10. Breathe in fresh air
11. Create friendship
12. Race your best buddy
13. Seeing fresh faces
14. Bike date with someone special
15. Riding past a sprinkler on a hot summer day
16. Challenge of biking uphill
17. …and the sense of fulfillment when you finally reached the top
18. Outsprinting your dog
19. Lose 8 pounds in 3 weeks
20. The mixed feeling of fear and determination
21. Winning your very first friendly race
22. Unexpectedly seeing someone you know
23. Relieves your stress
24. Improves your moods
25. Relaxes your mind and body
26. Saves you money
27. …no need for gas
28. … no parking fees
29. … no high maintenance costs, no need to change oil
30. No hassle about finding a parking space
31. Can park just outside your destination
32. Gives you the opportunity to be eco-friendly
33. Peaceful ride, no noise
34. Burning 500 calories in one hour
35. A chance to spend quality time with family
36. Lets you get your exercise without straining your muscles
37. Keeps your mind and body active
38. The chance to enjoy nature at its finest
39. Gives you the experience of playing while doing an exercise
40. Leaving no carbon footprint
41. Gives you good night sleep
42. Good for the heart
43. A good exercise for your lungs
44. Biking in the rain
45. Lets you be a kid without the discomfort
46. You can get your regular exercise anytime you want
47. Trims and tones your muscles within a few hours
48. Builds your stamina
49. Lowers your blood pressure
50. Lets you perspire more which consequently cleanses your body
51. Lets you breathe deeper and get more oxygen
52. Simply feel better
53. Calms you down
54. Clears your mind and lets you think in a more rational way
55. A great way to recover from an injury
56. Gets you up-close and personal with nature
57. The feeling of being more connected to the environment
58. Nod and smile with fellow bike commuters
59. The possibility to stop and smell the roses
60. The possibility to stop along the road and drink in the sights and sounds of the city
61. Be able to ride while talking to the person riding his bike with you
62. Community building
63. No traffic jams on bike lanes
64. Get to know and interact with neighbors
65. No need to desperately squeeze in a gym work out on a busy schedule
66. The chance to challenge oneself physically
67. Singing while riding
68. Be able to watch the clear sky at night
69. Race the sunset
70. A chance to think and reflect
71. Hopping on a bike is an instant happiness.
72. Stronger legs
73. Having a “me-time”
74. A very good antidepressant
75. Chance to exercise mental keenness
76. Discovering a shortcut
77. The flexibility to use other routes
78. Stimulates your senses and mind with all the smell, sights, and sounds on the road
79. Ride with hands pointing skyward for a few seconds
80. Scream while riding
81. Very convenient
82. Vitamin D from sunlight
83. The serene solitude
84. Riding past the morning fog
85. Riding at your own pace
86. Simple way to avoid being taken over by laziness
87. You can go just about anywhere you want
88. Bikes can be your best pal
89. Naming your bike
90. Teaching someone how to ride
91. Lets you explore
92. Riding downhill on a fast pace
93. Experience the silence of the morning
94. Touch the bushes as you ride past them
95. Be able to listen to the sound of the wind
96. Experience little things that make one happy
97. Low maintenance
98. The satisfaction and rewarding feeling
99. A great bonding time with friends
100. Saying “hello” or “Good morning” to other bike commuters
101. Riding home…