Is there another term for Commuting ...
09-15-13, 07:09 PM
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Nonriders view commuting as a chore because it is. Riders see commuting as a joyride because it is. I don't think using a new term is going to convince nonriders.
09-15-13, 08:17 PM
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Another term for commuting could be
From A to B being happy
What about stealthmuting.
As nobody sees or hear us (drivers, pedestrians)
Another one could be:
The no-my-driver-license-is-still-valid club
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09-16-13, 07:34 AM
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I sometimes call it "transportation" cycling or "practical" cycling, but I usually stick with "commuting by bike".
09-16-13, 02:05 PM
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Yes. I started using this a few years ago when a guard at a national cemetery ordered me to leave, saying "no recreational cycling is allowed."
I said, "It's OK, I'm not cycling for recreation. I'm cycling for transportation."
As we held our little tete-a-tete, a series of big Harleys roared by spewing fumes, drawing not a glance from the security guy. Go figure.
I said, "It's OK, I'm not cycling for recreation. I'm cycling for transportation."
As we held our little tete-a-tete, a series of big Harleys roared by spewing fumes, drawing not a glance from the security guy. Go figure.
09-16-13, 04:40 PM
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Has anybody mentioned "A to B" yet? That's one of the marketing buzzwords that's been used.
Mikael Colville talks about it in terms of vacuum cleaners. Don't know if that helps or not.
Mikael Colville talks about it in terms of vacuum cleaners. Don't know if that helps or not.
09-17-13, 11:06 AM
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How about "Not Driving"?
How about "Infinite MPG transportation"?
How about "Cycling for Utility, Transportation and Enjoyment"? That's cute, right?
How about "Fairly Using Cycles where Kars Yusually Only are Utilized"?
How about "Infinite MPG transportation"?
How about "Cycling for Utility, Transportation and Enjoyment"? That's cute, right?
How about "Fairly Using Cycles where Kars Yusually Only are Utilized"?
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09-17-13, 04:55 PM
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I mentioned this thread to a buddy at work, who is also a bike nut; he suggested this answer:
Instead of commuting, call it JOUSTING, w/ full hammered armor & extra padding in the codpiece....!
Instead of commuting, call it JOUSTING, w/ full hammered armor & extra padding in the codpiece....!
09-17-13, 05:22 PM
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Some interesting ideas in here, liking that last one.
I myself thought of "Shuttling" today.
But I also appreciate those who have pointed out that it is not the name alone that puts many off. However, I was merely trying to think of another term which didn't imply the Fred-ness that commuting often does. I somehow think that there is no term suitable, but don't let me dissuade you from coming up with others
I myself thought of "Shuttling" today.
But I also appreciate those who have pointed out that it is not the name alone that puts many off. However, I was merely trying to think of another term which didn't imply the Fred-ness that commuting often does. I somehow think that there is no term suitable, but don't let me dissuade you from coming up with others
09-17-13, 06:44 PM
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Free wheely
Where's wheely?
Motivational transportation
Christmas tree represent
Peacecycling
Ucyclopedia
Cyclofun
Ecoactive transportation
Zencityng
Workcycling
Suitcycling
AtoBing
Activemobile
FOUTing : Future Of Urban Transportation
3Ping or PPPing for free of Peak hour, Pollution and Pulse (heart rate or problems), and 3Ping sound like trip : travel or pychedelic experience and tripping : moving quickly and lightly
HaLFRED Having Lots of Fun Riding Every Day
StartTrekking
Shortciting
Nature in town
Qualityriding
Where's wheely?
Motivational transportation
Christmas tree represent
Peacecycling
Ucyclopedia
Cyclofun
Ecoactive transportation
Zencityng
Workcycling
Suitcycling
AtoBing
Activemobile
FOUTing : Future Of Urban Transportation
3Ping or PPPing for free of Peak hour, Pollution and Pulse (heart rate or problems), and 3Ping sound like trip : travel or pychedelic experience and tripping : moving quickly and lightly
HaLFRED Having Lots of Fun Riding Every Day
StartTrekking
Shortciting
Nature in town
Qualityriding
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09-17-13, 07:55 PM
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I like "joyriding"! Very upbeat.
09-17-13, 08:40 PM
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I'm in the "riding my bike to work" camp. Most of the other positive terms are simply by-products or a result of same.
09-18-13, 05:02 AM
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I sometimes call it spinning, come to think. Going to spin to the store, going to spin to work, etc
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09-21-13, 11:59 AM
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