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Saturday
Jun132009

A simple solution for a complex problem—from Trek Bicycle Store Toronto

You can improve your health, manage your weight and help the environment all at the same time, by taking up a healthy activity like cycling.

Here are some fascinating facts:

  • 25% of all trips are made within a mile of home—you can use your bike to run your errands.
  • a 140 lb. cyclist burns 508 calories while pedaling 22 km in an hour—get fit and lose weight.
  • in 1964 50% of kids rode their bikes to school and the obesity rate was 12%. In 2004 3% rode to school and the obesity rate climbed to 45%—help your kids have fun and get fit, too.

The benefits of cycling are endless.

Trek Bicycle Store of Toronto | 416.481.8735
2063 Yonge St. • www.TrekToronto.ca

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