Helping The Environment And My Wallet

With gas prices nearing $4/gallon in my area, I’ve decided to start riding my bike to work. Commuting to work on my bike will cost me a bit up front, but in the end it should save me quite a bit. To make the commute faster, I’ve traded in my knobby tires for a pair of street tires ($30/tire). The only other thing I need to get is a rear rack and a bag. I figure that those two items will be an additional $60.

If all goes as planned and the weather cooperates, I should be pedaling to work 3 times per week. At that rate, I’ll only have to put gas in my car every 6 weeks or so, instead of every two weeks like I do now. The time between oil changes will also be increased, saving me even more money. A great side effect is that my fitness will improve.

I’ll provide some more info after my first ride. It should be an exciting time. Stay tuned…!

April 20, 2008 | Filed Under Automobile, Bicycle Commuting 

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3 Responses to “Helping The Environment And My Wallet”

  1. Rachel @ Master Your Card on April 21st, 2008 10:37 am

    Sounds like a really great idea. I hope that the weather is good to you.

  2. JSB on April 23rd, 2008 7:08 pm

    Thanks. The weather cooperated, and I had a great experience.

  3. A Recap Of My Earth Day Contribution on April 23rd, 2008 10:01 pm

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