There is a pole-studio close by. One day when I've finished fixing the house, there might be money for a pole at home.
If you have lower petrol consumption, you do have a lower carbon footprint per kilometer travelled, but it does depend on the bike. I have avoided the gas-guzzlers but my next vehicle will be an electric bike. I have ridden one and it's unusual because it it completely silent. On my to do list. With a million other things...
Happy to oblige