Bicycles have had an enormous impact on society since they were invented. People all around the world use them for fitness purposes. Bicycles that stay in one place as they are pedalled are found in gyms all around the globe. People use them to lose weight and stay in shape. Also, sports have been based on one invention, and these sports have produced historic legends. Thirdly, people all over Europe and Asia have been using bicycles for their main source of transportation because of the extremely large population and narrow streets there. Kids all over the world have also used the bicycle as a source of transportation because they are not old enough to drive a motor vehicle yet. Also, with gas prices on the rise all over the globe, people have been using bicycles to save money and drive their bikes everywhere instead of their cars. Bicycles are also a greener approach to transportation, and even celebrities like Miley Cyrus have been showing their dedication to stopping global warming by riding bikes everywhere instead of using cars that give off harmful fumes. However, since their invention, people have just been using bicycles for recreation; most people go for bike rides to relax and just have fun. Bicycles have helped change society all over the world for decades.
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