Originally Posted by
treadtread
I saw that article - it's just crazy. What he needs is a bike, not money to buy a bike that he cannot afford to keep running. Of course if he really receives $135000, he can probably afford to move closer to work now.
Edited to add: the article says "He rides buses part-way but walks about 21 miles in round trips to a factory, unless his banker pal offers a lift."
So it is 10.5 miles one way.
I'd take a vacation first if I were him and figure out my options while relaxing somewhere.