Originally Posted by
acorn54
what makes you use a bicycle instead of a motorcycle? it would seem you would get more mobility using a motorcycle instead of a bicycle as you could ride in the car lanes at the speed you would be going (the same rate of speed as the cars).
On those cold winter commutes, I'd get to my destination pretty much stiff from the cold, plus bicycling is a great exercise for stress relief after work.
Reaction time is another factor for me, having the same time as driving a motor vehicle, but being vulnerable as a bicycle.