it keeps my body in good health.
i'm going through some tough times right now, and riding regularly is keeping me from falling into a deep and dysfunctional depression.
from my high-density suburban home, i can bike to most places in the city in less time than it takes to WAIT for a bus.
it saves me a bit of money to not have a car. it saves me a LOT of frustration to not have a car (NZ motor vehicle inspections are every six months).
it saves me $135-185/month to not have a bus pass. two years after i started riding "for real" it was easy to justify a bicycle upgrade
and i STILL saved money.
Originally Posted by
urban rider
Commuting to work can improve your mood and it beats caffeine.
what is this "caffeine" you speak of?
Originally Posted by
vtjim
I motivate myself by driving to work once or twice a year.
for me, taking a bus a few times a year is a very good reminder of why bikes are better.