Bike vs. Car

Lance Armstrong versus Dukes of Hazzard. BMX or BMW? Road peace as opposed to road rage. Simply put, cycling and driving. I have always wondered what prompts people to choose one over the other? Is it the portability of the two-wheel drive or the superiority of the four-wheel? Or do you go for the affordability of the bike or perhaps the luxury of the automobile? Whatever it may be, just by examining these two means …

…Whatever the driving factors may be when buying either one, it is of utmost importance to analyze the initial purchase price, the maintenance costs and the health issues concerning the two means of transportation. If one was to take my advice, not only would that person save thousands of dollars in the short run, but the long term benefits to his or her health as well as to the environment, would be paramount. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**