Need some advice on what i should do in this commuting situation please.
Well i just got my first job at Nathan's (I'm 16 btw). I start working tomorrow but i don't have any mode of transportation except a bicycle. My dad uses the car for his work so i can't use it and i don't have anyone that can give me rides to work which is 8.3 miles from my house but even if i do get the occasional ride, i feel like i'm being a pushover and have to pay them back for gas. I decided to ride my bicycle to work,yes all 8.3 miles and i have done a couple test runs which include an 8.3 mile bike trip to see if i can take the ride and i was able to travel the FULL distance to and from work in only 44 minutes to go to work and 46 to comeback from work. I plan on wearing a full face helmet,carry essential bike tools (patch kit,pump,tools, etc.) and riding in the appropriate bike lanes but my dad is not letting me ride my bike to work. I explained to him how the bicycle is the only form of transpiration for me since he cannot take me there,there are no buses that go there,and there is not one else to offer me a ride. I don't understand why he won't let me ride my bike to work, i mean its my first job and i really don't want to get fired for not having a ride to work and i know i am fully capable of going to and from work and the route i take is pretty safe and within safe times as well, (8 am to 4 pm) so it doesn't get dark. I plan to take all safety measures but he won't let me and this could easily cost me my first job.