Bikes can serve as the active, green and financially responsible option in plenty of scenarios too. With your lifestyle and geographical location in mind, we`ll take a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages of bikes, and see how they stack up against the modern automobile.
Car VS Bicycles in Cities
Let`s be honest, traffic jams don`t happen because of cyclists – it is the rise of the automotive industry that has nurtured this phenomenon into existence. In big urban areas, traffic is inevitable. So, if you don`t want to get caught in the doldrums of bumper-to-bumper traffic, ride a bike.
In densely populated areas, bikes are an incredibly reasonable choice for getting around – especially since the inception of bike lanes in many major cities. Gone are the days of bikers sneaking into the blind spots of vehicles or making risky maneuvers around moving and parked cars or pedestrians.
Car VS Bicycles in Suburbs
Riding a bike can be a great workout, but if you live in a rural area or in a suburban neighbourhood far from where you need to be, a three-hour workout to and from the office or a cross-country trip to the store might not be something you want on a daily basis.
In many smaller cities and towns where accessibility for bikes is limited to the endurance of the rider. Sometimes a dangerous highway separate two cities and taking a bike down those routes can be risky. On average, a bicycle can travel between 15 and 30 km/h. If it`s a short trip, this sort of speed shouldn`t be a problem, but if you want to go a bit further, be sure to take your stamina into account.
