Originally Posted by
Hickeydog
I have a job this summer (before I go to college) and I want to commute. It's a 16 mile (one way) commute on all 4 lane, 35mph and 25 mph roads. And yet, my parents won't let me ride. They say it's too busy and someone is going to get mad and smear me on the front of their Suburban. They said that they would pay for gas, but they said that last year (I tried to my bike to work last year as well), and they still owe me over $100 in gas. *sigh*. I wish there was some way I could ride.....
If it hadn't been mentioned before... just throw your bike in the back (or on top) of whatever gas-guzzler they want you to drive. Park a few miles up the road from home and ride your bike.
If this is the most rebellious you become, your parents are extremely lucky.
Edit: I saw a similar suggestion mere posts above this one. That just reinforces that it's a good idea. Go for it.