There are a few contributing factors. Its not as simple as slinging a leg over a bike (although its pretty damn close).
1. Cycling does not produce the same stress response as driving. (Although I don’t think they took the stress of sharing the road with two tonne vehicles into acount).
2. Cost effectiveness.
3. Benefits of the physical exercise… etc.
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