John Leguizamo thinks urban cycling is a winner all - around . It cuts carbon emissions , saves money , improves transportation . New York has 200 miles of bike lanes , a 45 percent increase in bike commuting . Biking gets you places faster , reduces your carbon footprint , lowers noise , makes you fit and lowers your stress level -- unless you get impaled on the door of a suddenly opened cab or cut off by a guy from New Jersey . Added benefit : ` ` You learn to curse in every language ''
John Leguizamo thinks urban cycling is a winner all - around . It cuts carbon emissions , saves money , improves transportation . New York has 200 miles of bike lanes , a 45 percent increase in bike commuting . Added benefit : ` ` You learn to curse in every language ''