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The traffic in Rio has become a lot worse.
A lot more people have cars now, and the city's structure can't cope with that.
The metros and buses are too full, that's really uncomfortable.
The traffic situation has to be improved a lot.
Biking can be a part of that.
The traffic here in Rio is pretty aggressive.
People think I'm crazy because I'm going to work by bike.
I enjoy cycling.
I think it makes my day better. I've been going everywhere by bike since last year.
There are not enough bike lanes, and I think that sucks.
You know, people often think something is impossible. Then they give it a try and realize that it actually is possible.
I notice things that I wouldn't if I was going by bus.
Sometimes I see unusual shops that I would miss otherwise.
I am a lot closer to the people.
I really think that biking makes the city more humane.
And I make that part of my daily routine.
There's a logic to it - a bike more is a car less.
My car has a new owner now, I've sold it.
To someone who needs it more than I do, because I really don't need it.