Good for you!
I am always amused by the angry responses from the bicycle-haters, even when you make it crystal clear you’re promoting this as an individual choice.
If Americans rode bicycles more, here would be (some of) the results.
Less obesity.
Better health in general.
Less pollution.
Reduced traffic congestion and wear and tear on the highway system.
Reduced carbon emissions. YMMV may vary on how important this one is.
Lessened reliance on imported oil and reduced income and power for those who control its supply. Most of whom are our enemies.
Considerably increased traffic injuries and fatalities. The per mile injury and fatality rate is MUCH higher for bicycles than cars, for fairly obvious reasons. In particular, mixing bicycles and cars on the same street is an excellent recipe for serious accidents.
I wish I could still ride to work. I used to live 15 miles from work and had a rather pleasant ride. I lost my job, moved cross country for a new one. The only place I could find that was safe to live and affordable is a 30 mile one way trip, all highway. No more bike commuting.
We do have a warehouse 10 miles form the office. I can park there and ride in, which I have done. With city traffic, it’s not a fun ride though.