Originally Posted by
benda18
from a strictly financial standpoint bicycle commuting probably is more expensive for me than driving, BUT at the end of the day my quality of life is much greater. much of the money i save on gasoline is spent on bike gear, which is much more tangible than gasoline. plus i'm in better shape physically and mentally.
Don't have any facts to dispute whether auto or bicycle commuting is more expensive. But, I totally agree w/t rest of this post. Spent alot of money over the last year on cycling gear and upgrades and drove my vehicle sparingly. The gear and upgrades I will have for years. The truck, too. Probably because I drive it less than 5000 milles per year. Its 19 years old and runs perfectly.
Set goals the last 2 years of over 7500 cycling miles and under 5000 truck miles. Though we're not car-lite it's gratifying to reach those goals.
This contributes to a sense of well being and optimism in a time of great social consternation. My medical needs are minmal as when one is healthy overall there're less maladies than can attack one's immune system.
All that aside it's just FUN to ride a bike.
