Bike rider celebrates ten years car free

Read storyA bike mechanic who got rid of his car ten years ago said he has saved $5,000 a year and lowered his blood pressure.

Douglas Fawkes, 53, said he cycles about 2,500 miles a year and is encouraging more Bahamians to join him.

Fawkes would like to see bike lessons in schools and recommends that anyone who lives less than five miles from their job to try riding instead of driving.

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