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The history of cycling is just as old as the steam engine. Cycling, started in 1817 meaning it has been 206 years since the invention of the non-motorized 2 wheeler, older than any vehicle.
Reason 1: They are ultra-low cost to buy and one time payment thing
Reason 1: They are ultra-low cost to buy and one time payment thing
Almost all the normal cycles cost between 150$-600$ which is not a big cost for anyone, it can be paid completely in cash without having to go for monthly payments or take a loan which people have to generally do for bikes, cars, vans etc.
Reason 2:They don't require a license or insurance
Reason 2:They don't require a license or insurance
All drivers always need a license for their specific type of vehicle (bikes have separate license while buses need separate licenses) but for a bicycle, just buy it and start riding it.
Same goes for insurance, all vehicles need insurance but no cycle needs a insurance in any place, if the cycle is damaged, just stop using it.
Reason 3:No toll tax and parking fees
Reason 3:No toll tax and parking fees
Cycles don't go on the highway or any major tolled roads so it is toll-free for life.
The cycles are so small that they can even be folded and placed in a big bag, making it super convenient to carry. So once you reach your destination or need to travel by bus or train, just pack it in and carry it like a shopping bag instead of having to pay for street parking.
Reason 4:They can be used without any additional costs such as refueling
Reason 4:They can be used without any additional costs such as refueling
As we all know, cycles are powered by our legs which means that as long as anyone has healthy and strong legs, they have unlimited amount of free energy to power the cycle. Bye-bye petrol station & charging stations.
Reason 5: It has less moving parts, less maintenance costs
Reason 5: It has less moving parts, less maintenance costs
While any motor vehicle has parts as big as the chassis and as small as the screw in the tires, the most complex part in a cycle is the gears. And even if every moving part needs to be replaced, the bill would be less than a car.
Reason 6: Their value on the market does not drop like cars and bikes.
Reason 6: Their value on the market does not drop like cars and bikes.
In cars and bikes, even the smallest of reasons causes a drop in price, but the main reasons are the age and cost of fuel (in case the vehicle consumes a lot of fuel). While in a cycle, if it's in good condition, it wont drop in value as much as a car would.
Reason 7:Folding bikes can be carried on most public transit services
Reason 7:Folding bikes can be carried on most public transit services
As mentioned above, the folding cycle can be folded and placed in a bag which is so convenient.
A hypothetical situtaion would be:
You leave home on your bike
You reach the station and pack your bike
You carry your bike in the bag and travel on the train/bus.
You leave the train/bus station and unpack your cycle
You cycle from the station to your final destination.
Reason 8: They are more energy efficient than any other vehicle.
Reason 8: They are more energy efficient than any other vehicle.
When a car or any vehicle is turned on or is waiting in traffic, the engine keeps running. But when you cycle, first of all, there is no engine to start and second of all, when you stop pedaling, the cycle consumes no energy, making it the most efficient vehicle of all.
Reason 9:If the bicycle is damaged or stolen, the cost will be less compared to motorized vehicles
Reason 9:If the bicycle is damaged or stolen, the cost will be less compared to motorized vehicles
In a supercar like a Bugatti, if the windows are damaged, a new window will be costing upwards 1000 USD.
If a car is stolen, the loss will be of the full car and the contents inside it
But in a cycle, if it's stolen or damaged, then the loss will be very less compared to any other vehicle.
YouTuber Bicycle Dutch doing food delivery on cycle for a YT Video.
Reason 10: Make money off it
Reason 10: Make money off it
Not everyone does it but in cities like London where there are cycle friendly roads, many delivery drivers use a cycle which bring down cost and time of transporting orders. If you may think cycle is slower than cars, then think of the traffic on the road. The cycles in some places can freely use the footpath when necessary.
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