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Old 05-03-06 | 02:20 PM
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HiYoSilver
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From: SW. Sacramento Region, aka, down river

Bikes: Giant OCR T, Trek SC

zippo, but because environment is not right. Most here use non-commuting by working at home. Less than 20% come into the office. The others I know don't have the right environment of being likely to be a commuter.

Basic needs for commuter candidate:
1. no physical handicaps
2. distance from work: 1 - 10 miles
3. interest in better health. Does some exercise already.
4. interest in saving money
5. has available a route with road speeds < 40 mph
6. doesn't have to shop/carpool family/leave primary work site during day
7. interest is saving time

Strongest interests that create symphony among non-commuters:
1. save time
2. save money
3. improve health

Arguments that turn off non-cummuters:
1. environment savings
2. punish bad oil companies
3. demonizing SUV, truck drivers

Biggest obstacles to overcome:
1. exercise is only for jocks
2. riding a bike hurts me physically
3. riding a bike in traffic is too dangerous

Good luck.
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