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May 30th 2012, 18:36

Have you noticed that, every few years, things that were uncool suddenly become cool again? Glasses. Lindsay Lohan. High-waisted everything. When I was in high school, boys with bicycles got no action. But things have changed. Today, they can play the "green card" (the imaginary kind that has to do with recycling and environmental stuff) and be worshiped as sensitive environmentalists rather than ridiculed as carless losers. Biking is so in right now -- take Liam Hemsworth (and Miley Cyrus), Carey Hart (and P!nk), and The Wanted's latest excursions.

Not only is it great exercise, but you can save the environment, save on gas, and have awesome windswept hair -- perfect for Instagramming -- while doing so. Here are a few sweet biking ideas for lovers, friends, or even to do all by your lonesome, inspired by some of our favorite bike-riding celebs:

+ Picnic and a Bike Ride

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Fancy dates are so overrated. It's hard to hold a meaningful conversation while trying to maneuver the meat out of a crab leg. If you want to impress a date, friend or loved one with your thoughtfulness, plan a scenic bike ride. Pack a bag or basketful of their favorite treats, and have a picnic in the park. Bonus points if you whip out a red and white checkered tablecloth!

Miley Cyrus and "Hunger Games" hottie Liam Hemsworth have been known to ride bikes together. The cute couple is easy on the eyes and the environment!

+ A Bicycle Built For Two

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The Wanted's Jay and Tom recently tweeted the above photo along with the caption, "Just like a married couple..." The tandem is like the stretch limo of bicycles. I wonder if theirs came with champagne and a sound system.

+ Beach Adventure

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Grab a few friends, a few bikes, and head to the beach! If you don't have bikes, some beaches have shops along the boardwalk where you can rent them. Hop on and don't forget to Instagram the crap out of everything. Just remember to pull over while you pick a filter. Or you could strap on helmet and start the movement that makes them cool again…er…I mean, for the first time. Check out these surprisingly fashionable ways to wear a helmet.

P!nk and hubby Carey Heart recently took their daughter Willow on a beach biking adventure. According to the Center for Disease Control, if 20% of schoolchildren living within 2 miles of school were to bike or walk rather than being driven, it would save 4.3 million miles of driving every day, and prevent 356,000 tons of carbon dioxide from being emitted annually. Maybe Pink and Carey will bike Willow to school when she's older!

+ The Solo Bike Ride

Biking is great exercise, and frankly, it's much easier to get hit on while biking than while driving. You never know who you'll meet at the next stop sign!

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