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Originally Posted by roadrasher
Hey look,
He used the term "hardcore commuter" not me.
Save your sanctimony for someone who gives a damn. I regret nothing.
I was poking fun of myself, too, with the regret remark (a couple of my posts have been inappropriately harsh). Maybe I should have used one of those "
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I think the term "hardcore commuter" applies to someone whose cutoff point is -25C/-13F. If you're out there at -10F, you're "hardcore" in my book. If you know that your limit is -25C/-13F and you make other arrangements, you are both hardcore and smart.
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On the practical side, if you only need to use alternative routes for a 15 km commute 3 or 4 days out of the year, you might want to treat yourself to a cab. That would probably cost less than finding a new job or seeking treatment for frostbite.