Commuting - ooh the excitement

I have ben reading a lot of the posts on this board and am officially starting my commute Monday morning. I am cancelling my insurance April 1st and then look forward to selling my car shortly after that. I get super excited reading about other people's comutes and I just can't wait!! This forum rocks!

Just wanted to share:)

Originally posted by quefire
I have ben reading a lot of the posts on this board and am officially starting my commute Monday morning. I am cancelling my insurance April 1st and then look forward to selling my car shortly after that.

Just so long as you feel you have thought it all through. Bicycle commuting isn't for everyone, no matter how attractive others might paint it.

Would hate to see you decide that bicycle commuting is not for you and then have to try to get your car/insurance back. Dunno how it works up there in AL. But down here in California, once you aren't covered by insurance, it can be difficult/impossible to get it back and if you do, it's often at much higher rates than previously.

I have commuted a few times already and have seriously thought it through a lot. It's ironic that I was discussing this plan with my sister today and she suggested that I should hold on to my car for 6 months to see if I will like commuting. I will have theft/fire insurance on my car until I do decide to sell it and it's not hard to get it back here in Alberta. You see I am also going to be going back to school for probably 5 years and won't be able to afford a car anyways.
Are you speaking from experience here?

I need any input on this matter from anybody who wants to speak up and give me advice - Of course I don't want anyone to say I told you so.

I am only 24 and maybe someone who is wise beyond my years can help out.

Originally posted by quefire
Are you speaking from experience here?

Yes and from seeing the experience of several others. It's just common sense: bicycle commuting just isn't for EVERY body. A lot of people enjoy it and it works out for a lot of people. But for some, it ends up being something that they feel later is impractical or not do-able or whatever... and they all thought it was something they were sure they wanted to do. That's all, just make sure that it's something you are certain you want to do before you make a huge decision like selling your car.

I know for me, there are just some days that I don't feel like riding to work and it's nice to have a car on those days. My car is paid for and so old that insurance isn't a significant issue as an expense. Personally, I wouldn't want to be without a car at times; so I keep it. JMTS.