Bicycle to Work Day

What a great way to end National Bicycle To Work Week by celebrating and participating in National Bicycle to Work Day.  Yes, this may seem redundant, but I believe it really drives home the point of taking an active role in our lives.  Instead of simply turning the wrist on the vehicle's ignition in order to get somewhere, let us re-examine the many small things we could do to become healthier, more active individuals.  First, consider bicycling to work if the distance from home to work is reasonable and the temperature is conducive for doing so.  Second, coordinate errands or chores into one trip and plan to accomplish these tasks by either walking or bicycling.  For example, the local grocery store is about six blocks from the apartment.  Would it really kill me to walk or bicycle these few blocks for the one or two basic items I am purchasing?  Here's another novel idea: if you exercise at the gym, give some thought to bicycling to the facility.  This will replace your time on the cardio machine, and give you a head start on the weights.  (I haven't done this recently but have in the past.  Once over this darn cold, I may pick back up on doing so.)  By now my point should be clear.  There are many ways to become more active and healthier as a result.  Hopefully Bicycle to Work Week and the subsequent day has give cause for thought to how I can go green, make this planet a better place to live, and become healthier.