To those who hate cyclists filtering....

Enjoy!

:-)

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• cycle
• commute
• Glasgow

[blastofo]

If that's the way you see it, then it's not for you. Not many people make money jetskiing, or rock climbing. They do it for their heath, or because they enjoy it, or both. I also compete, and race against other cyclists times. A lot of commuting cyclists have waterproof gear to ride in the rain. Some are even hardcore enough to ride in snow. I'm lucky to live in southern california, so weather is never a prob.

[bsoetoro69]

what happens when it rains? i am not wasting 2 hours on a bike when i can spend the time making money. 

[blastofo]

There's nothing like cruising down Pacific Coast Highway on a sunny weekend, at a 20mph pace, seeing beautiful beaches and women, and burning 1000 calories in 2 hours doing something you love. That's how I stay healthy and relieve stress. For others, the money from not having to buy car insurance, registration, gas and maintenance makes biking a good choice. I will drive when I have to go far or have cargo, otherwise, i'd rather take my bike.

[purplemutantas]

In situations like that electric bikes/scooters are the way to go. I have a friend who can't ride a bike anymore due to health problems. She currently uses a gas powered scooter. She is looking to switch to electric. But for those who can, human power the way to go. My roommate has a disability and has some mobility issues. He can't ride a foot powered bike. He uses a handcycle. It's a tricycle that uses hand cranks. There are plenty of alternatives to cars, even for people with disabilities

[bsoetoro69]

so what makes riding bikes better? you just proof that bike has no economic advantage over cars and riding to work is a waste of time. most people accomplish more in career by driving.

[bsoetoro69]

when you're over 60 it is difficult to be on a bike all day. the only good transportation is light rail or subway in my opinion.

[blastofo]

A quality road bike is 2-4 grand. You're also looking at another grand or two for all your gear. Helmet, jerseys, bibs, pedals, shoes and cleats, glasses, tools, repair kit, saddle pack, water bottles and holders, pump, locks, work stand, front and rear lights, supplements, cleaning brushes, lubricants, chain degreasing tool, and replacement parts.

That could easily get you a car. Most people who can afford cycling can afford to drive.

[blastofo]

I own a car, a pretty nice one actually. And I prefer riding my bike. If I am going somewhere that's less than 15 miles away, and I don't have to carry anything big or heavy, i'll take the bike. I can actually run small errands in the same amount of time it takes to drive, because I can avoid bad parking and traffic, and I have a fast carbon fiber road bike. On weekends, I burn 1000 calories in 2 hours doing something I love. Nobody can knock that.

[purplemutantas]

Yes a car is more comfortable. But that's part of the problem. Far to many people these days don't want to experience any discomfort or inconvenience. 20 miles isn't really that much. I ride 6.5 miles round trip to the grocery store. I hope to get in good enough shape to be able to do a 20 mile ride in one shot. Sadly as time goes on people are becoming more and more lazy. I personally dislike cars and try to avoid being in them when I can. I don't even use the bus anymore in town.

[bsoetoro69]

bicycles are not suitable for everyone. if you have to drive 20miles to work everyday, i would rather be in a car.