The idea behind Bike to Work Week is that when people from all over the country are encouraged to step out of their cars and onto a bike. There are several benefits for this activity, including.
•     Lessened amount of noise, air and water pollution:  Fewer cars on the road means less auto fluid being leaked onto the roads and into our storm drains, a reduced amount of pollution obscuring our skylines, and quieter neighborhoods.
•    Increased accessibility to a wide array of income brackets: Those that cannot afford a car and the funding needed to maintain one can more easily afford a bicycle.  You don’t pay anything to park a bike and the high costs of gas are a thing of the past when you adopt a cycling lifestyle.  All that money that you’re saving can be spent supporting local businesses and fueling the economic recovery.
•    Reduced need for space:  Ten to twelve bikes can fit in a single parking space. All those unnecessary parking spaces can be easily converted to green areas to provide more natural spaces in our cities.
•    Better public health: Want to live longer? One study found that men that bike to work had a mortality rate 39% lower than their non-biking counterparts, even after adjustment for other risk factors. And in a nation with steadily rising obesity rates, any excuse to increase activity should be embraced (especially when no gym membership is required).
Even if it’s just for a week, give biking to work a try. You'll get some exercise, save money, and reduce your ecological footprint in the process. Maybe you'll even have fun.