Are you actually saving money by biking?

I’m not. Everyone is touting the bicycle as the next big money saver, but that’s assuming that you’re a typical American family that doesn’t exercise and drives a huge car that no one can afford.

Now, I’m all about cycling and how it’s green and healthy and amazing and wonderful. But I can’t really argue that it’s cheaper. Why? Lots of reasons after the jump.

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