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Nowadays people use bicycles less as a form of transport. Why is this the case? What can we do to encourage people to use bicycles more? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

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Even though bicycles are an efficient mode of transport, recently the number of
bike
 riders
are
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 decreasing and folks are discouraged
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 bikes. but rather prefer driving a car or a bus.
This
 essay will overview the causes and suggestions to improve the situation.
Firstly
, one of the major reasons that bikes nowadays are unpreferable is climate change, Some countries are too hot and humid, which makes it very challenging to use a
bike
 every day to work
for instance
.
Conversely
, some countries are too cold, so having a
bike
 could even be more demanding and tough
due to
 the slippery roads and snow.
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 the employees prefer to have any other
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 of transport rather than the bicycle, as the weather is burning which results in sweating and dehydration. In order to promote
bicycle
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 to work especially during the hot weather, I believe having the facilities of shower cabins at work will be a very good option, the employee can shower and change their clothes to avoid sweat and bad smells.
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 Scandinavians have many bicycle accessories to facilitate the ride, they offer studs for a better grip,
also
 they suggest winter wheels, those options are affordable and accessible to everyone which
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 them on the top list of
bike
 riders. In Conclusion, the weather is one of the main factors that prevents some people from having a
bike
therefore
 we need to offer more hygiene facilities and more
bike
 models and accessories to boost the
bike
 choice.
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    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
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    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • sustainable transport
  • cycling infrastructure
  • bike lanes
  • bike-sharing programs
  • traffic calming measures
  • commute
  • subsidies
  • physical exertion
  • environmental benefits
  • safety regulations
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