The Daily Herald ran an encouraging story this week on the increasing trend of bike commuters in the surburbs:

Ditch the drive to work
By Sara Faiwell
9/2/2007

High gas prices have sucked cash out of our pockets for months.

Nick Lenarz takes a stand every day when he hops on his bike in Rolling Meadows and pedals 15 miles to his job in Northbrook.

On a good day, he sees other cyclists on the road, reminding him he's not alone in his quest to be healthier, support the environment and save a ton of gas money.

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