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[–] Redex68@lemmy.world 23 points 4 days ago (1 children)

We also gotta keep in mind that cycling makes people healthier, so it has that benefit, and that it can also potentially replace some exercise people would be doing otherwise, in which case you're basically moving for free since you would have expanded those calories anyways.

[–] bollybing@lemmynsfw.com 7 points 3 days ago

You mean I don't have to drive to the gym anymore if I cycle to work?