Originally Posted by
gerv
I'm curious as to why it is such a big deal to commute every single day.... I wonder if our obsessiveness turns some lurkers and occasional commuters off.
I ride when I want. I take the bus when weather is crappy.
Luckily that isn't too often.
I don't believe it is. I think I would qualify as a lurker/occasional commuter, and I was rather encouraged by this thread. My wife and I have 5 (motorized) vehicles, so I never HAVE to commute, but for me it is a goal :-)
I don't think obsessive is the right word. We don't think of automobile commuters as obsessive simply becasue they always drive their cars.
In fact, I'm no more committed to my preferred mode of transportation than the typical car owner.
^good point as well.
Edit:
Also, I live in Florida. We don't really have any weather related reasons to not commute.