The Frugal Cyclist is a web site dedicated to the concept of the bicycle as a central feature of a frugal lifestyle. I think the site’s tagline sums it up pretty well: Ride More, Spend Less.
The Frugal Cyclist will help you save money by bicycling, and save money on bicycling.
Bicycling saves you money in a number of ways:
- Transportation: Riding a bicycle is — short of walking — one of the least expensive forms of transportation there is, particularly compared to a personal automobile
- Health: Bicycling can make a big difference in your health, helping to keep your weight down, improving your fitness, and prolonging your life.
- Time: In many situations, riding your bike to work or for errands may actually be faster than driving a car. And if you count the time you’ll save by not having to go the the gym to get your workout, the savings can really start to add up!
But while bicycling itself is quite frugal, some of the necessary gear is not so cheap. The Frugal Cyclist will help you save money by:
- Helping you select the right bike: The cheapest bike is not necessarily the least expensive choice, nor is the most expensive bike always the best. We’ll help you sort this out.
- Helping you find the right gear: Like the bike itself, finding the lowest-priced gear is more complicated than just finding the lowest price. You’ll also need to consider quality, capabilities, weight, durability, and many more factors.
- Do it yourself (DIY): Once of the great things about cycling is that many aspects are just not that complicated, and you can save a great deal of money — and get exactly what you need — by building things yourself.
These are just a few of the themes we’ll be exploring at The Frugal Cyclist. So stay tuned!
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The Frugal Cyclist web site is dedicated to the concept of the bicycle as a central feature of a frugal lifestyle. The site's tagline sums it up pretty well: Ride More, Spend Less. The Frugal Cyclist will help you save money by bicycling, and save money on bicycling. 
