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A Recap Of My Earth Day Contribution

Apr 23

Posted by JSB in Bicycle Commuting, environment | No Comments

My first ever ride to work on my bike went very well. The weather was great and so was the ride. I was surprised to find that riding my bike only took me an additional 10 minutes. I guess sitting at stops lights consumes a lot of time and makes up a large portion of my regular commute.

In addition to polluting less and saving money on gas, riding in gives me an extra kick in the morning. When I get to work I feel great and am ready to go. Usually I don’t feel that way until I’ve had some time to settle in and have a cup of coffee.

As long as the weather cooperates and gas hovers around $4/gallon, I’ll continue riding my bike to work at least three times per week.

How about you? Are you changing your routine now that gas seems set to hit the magic $4/gallon mark?

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Helping The Environment And My Wallet

Apr 20

Posted by JSB in Automobile, Bicycle Commuting | No Comments

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…!

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