Ride Your Bike

Posted on May 21, 2007 by Allie

According to The Green Team at the National Zoo, if you leave your car at home and bike just two days a week you’ll cut your greenhouse gas emissions by 1,600 pounds a year.

So, pull your bike out of the garage, give it a tune up, and pedal your way to work, or even just commit to cutting out a few car trips a week by taking your bike instead.

Don’t forget your helmet!

Posted in Energy Saver, Money Saver, Tip of the Day

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Yay for bikes! I honestly don’t know what I’d do without mine…die, probably

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