# Two-Wheeled Commuting Charts The 'Bikes Provide an Answer' Infographic Promotes Cycling By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-06-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bikes-provide-an-answer References: [amblermw](http://amblermw.com/bikes-provide-an-answe/) & [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1665634/infographic-of-the-day-how-bikes-can-solve-our-biggest-problems) A case is made for ditching the smog-producing automobile in favor of a [greener transportation method](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/londons-cycleway-network) in this 'Bikes Provide an Answer' infographic. Using statistics compiled from the Healthcare Management Degree, the chart shows that [riding a bike everyday](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimove-lc2) can dramatically reduce not only one's carbon footprint but one's waistline as well. The chart sites that in the first year of riding a bike daily, the average person will lose around 13 pounds. Furthermore, it is also mentioned that 70 per cent of the car trips taken by Americans are less than 2 miles in length -- meaning that one could easily get to their destination on a bike in around 10 minutes. If that isn't enough motivation to switch from a four-wheeled ride to a two-wheeled one, the graph also mentions that bikes get people to their destinations 50 per cent faster than cars do when [commuting during rush hour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialized-vado-sl-2-alloy-40). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Green Transportation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop innovative bike-sharing platforms that make it easy and convenient for individuals to switch to two-wheeled commuting. - **Active Lifestyle:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create fitness tracking systems specifically designed for cyclists, providing them with personalized data and insights to improve their health and wellness. - **Efficient Commuting:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Design and manufacture lightweight and high-performance electric bikes that can provide a faster and more sustainable alternative to cars for short-distance commuting. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop new bike infrastructure concepts and designs to support the growing demand for cycling as a mode of transportation. - **Fitness and Wellness:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create specialized fitness programs and services for cyclists, offering personalized training plans and nutrition recommendations to enhance performance and overall well-being. - **Electric Vehicles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Leverage advancements in electric vehicle technology to create eco-friendly and high-performance electric bicycles that can revolutionize urban commuting. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Sustainable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddy-x1.md) - [Low-Maintenance Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocci-magic-ride.md) - [Pedicab Shuttle Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-by-bike.md) - [Cargo-Friendly Electric Quad Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zetmobil-lastenrad-modelle.md) - [Lightweight Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-commuter-ebike.md) - [High-Performance Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-commuter-bike.md) - [Fitness-Focused Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gymofit-motorbike-concept.md) - [Lightweight Four-Wheeled Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle.md) - [Connected Urbanite Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pave-motors-bk-ebike.md)