Being Able to Bike to Work Makes People Happy
I have tried in the past to graph my “happiness”:
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
And I have equally pleasant driving and mass transit alternatives...
Sometime ago I tried to schematically diagram the comparisons between my three transportation modes:
Overall Satisfaction:
BIKE>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>TRAIN>>>CAR
Intensity of Focus:
BIKE>>>CAR>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>TRAIN
Convenience:
CAR>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BIKE>>TRAIN
Originally Posted by
Maelochs
Until they get to work ....
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
Nonetheless, cycling is a joy, and not a chore. To paraphrase a saying* about walking:
"Now shall I walk, or shall I ride? / ‘Ride' Pleasure said; ‘Walk’ Joy replied." to
"Now shall I drive, or shall I ride? / ‘Drive' Pleasure said; ‘Ride’ Joy replied."
(*
W.H. Davies, as quoted by Colin Fletcher in "
The Complete Walker.":
"...
Which of ye two
Will kindest be?
Pleasure laughed sweet,
But Joy kissed me.")
However,
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
…I have previously posted to this thread,
”Why didn’t I ride”
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
Almost invariably due to my busy (but otherwise enjoyable) job
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
My job; either too much to do, so I stay (comfortably) overnight and resume very early in the AM, missing my commute; or have to travel afar for a meeting...and to a lesser extent, family activities.…
Last edited by Jim from Boston; 05-24-18 at 06:21 AM.
Reason: added Colin Fletcher quote