The document discusses how the author used to take over an hour to get to work by bus due to traffic jams. He decided to start cycling to work instead and bought an old bicycle, but was initially afraid to ride on roads with cars. He began by cycling slowly in a nearby park and then along quiet roads near shops close to his home. Over time, he increased his cycling distances until he was riding everywhere by bicycle. Now he cycles eight kilometers to work each day, staying fit and healthy while saving half an hour of travel time.
The document discusses how the author used to take over an hour to get to work by bus due to traffic jams. He decided to start cycling to work instead and bought an old bicycle, but was initially afraid to ride on roads with cars. He began by cycling slowly in a nearby park and then along quiet roads near shops close to his home. Over time, he increased his cycling distances until he was riding everywhere by bicycle. Now he cycles eight kilometers to work each day, staying fit and healthy while saving half an hour of travel time.
The document discusses how the author used to take over an hour to get to work by bus due to traffic jams. He decided to start cycling to work instead and bought an old bicycle, but was initially afraid to ride on roads with cars. He began by cycling slowly in a nearby park and then along quiet roads near shops close to his home. Over time, he increased his cycling distances until he was riding everywhere by bicycle. Now he cycles eight kilometers to work each day, staying fit and healthy while saving half an hour of travel time.
About two years ago, I used to travel to work by bus. But
due to the traffic jam, my journey often took more than an hour. Until one day I thought about cycling to work, but there was a problem that I wasn’t very fit. However, I decided to buy an old bicycle from a friend. In the beginning, I was afraid of cycling on the road because there were many cars and lorries on my way to work. So every morning I brought my bicycle to a nearby park and cycled slowly for about 10-15 minutes. After a while, I started cycling along the quiet roads to the shops. It was about two kilometers from my house. Then I started cycling five kilometers from house to the city centre. In the end I went everywhere on my bicycle! Now I cycle eight kilometers to work everyday. Not only do I become fit and healthy, but I also save half an hour a day since the journey is just about 30 minutes! Kirsty.