Bicycles have always been a priceless mode of transportation for a lot of people especially those living in villages. I once told us a story of how I travelled to the village and was surprised to see bicycles everywhere right? Apparently, to these people, bicycle holds a remarkable and diverse range of powers which makes it a versatile and an influential mode of transportation.
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I really wish those in the city will understand the power of the bicycle better and subsequently, adopt it as an important means of transportation. However, It is so unfortunate that most people in the city have failed to explore the power of the bicycle and I believe this might be as a result of them not knowing the benefits associated with bicycles.
You can all agree with me that Bicycles are affordable and accessible right? For those who don't have access to motorised vehicles, bicycle can easily be a source of transportation for them and this makes it economical for them to go to work, school, or markets especially this period the fuel price in Nigeria in something else.
Moreover, bicycles are so simple and easy to maintain since they have fewer parts and require less upkeep compared to complex motorized vehicles that need maintenance almost every day. I believe one can actually divert the money used in maintaining their vehicle or buying fuels to some other area that needs to be fixed.
Do we know that bicycles can improve our physical and mental health? Trust me, this is one great benefit of a bicycle most people tend not to know. Riding bicycles promotes our fitness, strengthens our muscles and helps us in managing our weights and the best thing about this is that it is a kind of a low impact exercise that is suitable for people of all ages. On the mental health aspect, it helps in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression since it releases endorphins which enhances our mood and well-being.
Unlike vehicles that pollutes the air and destroys our environment with their emission of carbon monoxide, bicycles are eco-friendly. They don't emit any carbon whatsoever and of course, they do not pollute the air, and this helps to conserve the environment.
Bicycles also helps to prevent traffic congestion by reducing the number of vehicles on the road and this in turn helps us to get to our destination quicker. It leads to less stress, and even lower fuel consumption for everyone. In some congested cities, bicycles offer a quick and efficient means of transportation since they can easily navigate through traffic and also provide access to areas that may be difficult to reach by vehicles.
In the aspect of noise pollution, bicycles are quiet and they produce minimal if not zero noise pollution unlike cars that produces a lot of noise pollution. I bet you will agree with me that the minimal noise pollution contributes to a quieter and a more peaceful urban environments right?
The power of the bicycle totally extends beyond transportation since it touches on health, environment, social connections, and personal well-being. As we get to recognize and harness the power of the bicycle with time, we will see that it has the potential to transform our cities and communities for the better, making them more sustainable, healthier, and more enjoyable places to live.
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