By Sahar Aker

Have you changed how you get to work or the grocery store because of the high gas prices? Maybe switched to biking instead of driving?

A new report finds sales of new bicycles are up nine-percent in the first quarter of this year compared to last year. And sales of road bikes – often used for commuting – are up 29-percent. The increases are not necessarily because of the high gas prices, but experts say they definitely could be.

I know I’m trying to drive less to save money. I don’t bike, but I’m fortunate to live in an area where I’m within a mile of my job, gym, and grocery store, so I walk whenever I can.

How about you? Are you trying to drive less because of the crazy high gas prices? More...