We're getting way too fat and put a lot of stress on our environment. Cycling helps with both, through exercise and by lowering overall impact (way less impact

We're getting way too fat and put a lot of stress on our environment. Cycling helps with both, through exercise and by lowering overall impact (way less impact making the vehicle, no emissions using it, very little parking space needed, pretty much noise free, way safer in collisions when no cars are involved, etc). Seems to me it's actually a very forwards thinking idea. Oh and I live in Amsterdam and still own a car. It's even more common for Dutch families outside cities to own a car or two (74% of Dutch households owns at least one). The two are not mutually exclusive, but both serve their purpose. I take my bike for any trips of max ~30 minutes, anything over and I'll usually opt for public transport or car, as that's faster and more convenient.