Anybody feeling like they might get less rides in this year because of bogus fuel prices? Rides from home will most likely be the chose more often than last year. 40mpg VW helps me more than most but still thinking of ways to avoid the crunch.(carpooling,shuttling, hitch hiking, teleporting,etc.) Just wondering who has good ideas about saving money and getting to ride just as many places. I saw a post with a Big Dummy sporting a rig on the back but am not tough enough to ride to and from trail head and hate riding in traffic. What ever I'm rambling.....
gas prices....
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More local rides, and a good summer to get my house remodel project going more than I did last summer with a season of Mountain States Cup and Winter Park. I guess I will leave the Dodge Quad Cab diesel at home and make 3-4 trips to the recycling center with my Bob trailer. Now that's green. This is the beginning of the end ...high food prices, petroleum, screwed up banking and mortgage. Movies of the past told of the future, and it s here.
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Doom and gloom.roaddog said:
Don't buy into the hype.
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I've commuted to work by bike every day for 2 years vs the 40 mile round trip per day drive I used to have. Makes a couple of road trips a week to ride a no brainer, even with gas as high as it is.
I hope gas gets high enough that it cuts down I-70 traffic on the weekends during ski season. That would be Tits.
I hope gas gets high enough that it cuts down I-70 traffic on the weekends during ski season. That would be Tits.
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The US is ranked 108th for most expensive gas. Much of Europe is over $8 a gallon USD. What are we complaining about.
http://money.cnn.com/2008/05/01/news/international/usgas_price/?postversion=2008050109
http://money.cnn.com/2008/05/01/news/international/usgas_price/?postversion=2008050109
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Yeah - but their infrastructure for other modes of transportation is LIGHT YEARS ahead of ours...MFKracing said:
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Read the article that should explain it.MFKracing said:
I think the intention of the post was to find ways to adapt to steadily increasing gas prices and still be able to do the things you want. Every time someone brings up gas prices the old "It's much worse in Europe." comes out and you're automatically labeled a complainer. What should we do then, stick our heads in the sand and hope it all works out? When I bought my truck gas was under $2.00 a gallon, I made a decision to sacrifice gas mileage for the vehicle I've always wanted. Would I do the same now? Probably not. What I am doing is changing my driving habits and cutting out other luxuries, so that I can still ride where I want when I want. Here's a link that has a lot of useful information.
http://hypermiling.com/
Sorry for the long winded response, but it bothers me when people use the Europe argument. I don't live in Europe and couldn't care less what they're paying for gas.
TJ
All the more reason to have a light hardtail all-rounder...won't hate it as much riding to the trail-head...I always thought shuttling was pretty stoopid anyway unless there's absolutely no way to connect a loop...but to do it just to avoid climbing...that's like driving a Hummer.
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Wow, I can't even get my 2 cents into this forum....
In general, less people driving to riding locations = less traffic on the trails and roads.
..This is why I live in Golden...
In general, less people driving to riding locations = less traffic on the trails and roads.
..This is why I live in Golden...
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I read about this in an automotive magazine a few months ago and decided to give it a try. I hope to get it installed this weekend. I hope it makes a difference...
http://www.fitchfuelcatalyst.com/
http://www.fitchfuelcatalyst.com/
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I hope you did some research.hardtail05 said:
If it looks like snake oil, smells like snake oil, and feels like snake oil...
It's probably snake oil.
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It will make a difference. Your wallet is lighter now and reducing weight usually results in better fuel economy.hardtail05 said:
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Yes, this possibility was foremost in my mind when considering this purchase. I did do some research, actualy. I wasn't sure about it but decided to go for it becouse if it DOES work, then the $$ savings will add up quick. Anyway, when I have tried it out for a week or so, I'll reply here and post my findings...SkaredShtles said:
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Ok... please report back. I'd be interested to know how this incredible secret has been held from the world for so long if it does work.
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I'm parking the car in the garage and buying a fixie.
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OPEC president says oil prices not tied to market
"The weak U.S. dollar, speculation and the subprime crisis are the causes for the spiraling price of oil, OPEC's current president said Saturday."
"The weak U.S. dollar, speculation and the subprime crisis are the causes for the spiraling price of oil, OPEC's current president said Saturday."
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The Extra food for human fuel will now increase... You can't get away from itColoradoCovert said:
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