[zadey1234]

I don't really commute to work or anything yet as I am 15, But my bike is my main source of transportation because 1. I hate the bus 2. Riding is amazingly fun no matter what 3. Its faster 4. Its my anti-depressant. and the fact that I'm homeschooled again for remaining semester or year...Means I can go riding whenever I need to get out of the house. Oh and reason #5. The priceless looks people give me when I'm riding a bike in -30'C in a carhartt hoodie, Jeans(or sweats), work gloves and work boots...Its damn hilarious the looks I get.

 

[rodar y rodar]

I don't really commute to work or anything yet as I am 15,

You`re covered- we pretty much just call it commuting, but what it comes down to (in my opinion, anyway) is any bicycling for transportation. I hope you keep at it. A lot of us rode until we got drivers licenses and then got lazy . I stopped riding when I was 17 and didn`t get back into it again for almost 20 years.

 

[zadey1234]

You`re covered- we pretty much just call it commuting, but what it comes down to (in my opinion, anyway) is any bicycling for transportation. I hope you keep at it. A lot of us rode until we got drivers licenses and then got lazy . I stopped riding when I was 17 and didn`t get back into it again for almost 20 years.

I'd love to get my license, but then theres the car, gas, insurance, registration...I'd rather stick with the bike. I enjoy it a lot more. Plus where I live...Amazing trails after riding around 10 blocks or so...I love this city somewhat.

 

[digitaldream]

I know this sounds like a silly question, obviously it's to get to work. But why is it that we choose to do it by bike? What's your motivation?

Mine started out seeming like a no brainer, tough economy has me making about 40% of what i'm used to making, so bills are tight. Besides, I had a road bike that I never used. I thought I'd save a few bucks each month by riding. Turns out, I'm saving money all over the place! I now pack my lunch to work, I'm not as stressed when I get home and therefore I don't drink as much. I also feel a lot better. I work 6 days a week, 9-11 hours a day and I usually ride at least 5 of the 6 days.

So in a nutshell, it's $ and sanity that keep me riding opposed to driving. What's yours?

Commuting to work can be a pain and waste a lot of time. When you are in the car you are simply thinking about how many cars on the road, why can't the traffic go faster and you hate living out so far. The commuting experience can be frustrating at best. However, if you use your time
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wisely you will relax more and become more productive.

There are plenty of ideas for using commuting to further your careers or your goals. Through years of commuting you will eventually find that all of this time is just about going to waste and busy professionals don't have the time to just burn up in smoke. The fact is that people who use their time wisely also get farther in life.

The U.S. Census Bureau states that the average commuting time one way is 24 minutes. That amounts to nearly 50 minutes a day which does not include traffic jams and errands. That amounts to over 100 hours a year which is over 12 working days of pure commuting time.

Ideas for using commuting time wisely:

1.) Informational CD's & Tapes: Listening to informational CD's, recorded books and programs will help you improve your professional skills, your knowledge and your overall career while driving. The information you gain is well worth the commute and you might find that this time is spent wisely and you look forward to it. At nearly 50 minutes a day you will have 400 minutes of listening time a week.

2.) Relaxing: It is difficult to go into a complete trance while driving. I would suggest that you don't even try it. However, you can put in soft and relaxing must, adjust your breathing and relax your head against the chair. During this time you can help reduce the total anxiety associated with the commute itself and give yourself the chance to unwind.

3.) Strategize: It isn't that relaxing but you have to have time to figure out how you are going to approach issues in your life and in your work. Taking a little bit of time to think about your options and how you are going to accomplish your goals is important.

 

[CommuterBoy]

I can't think of a single aspect of my life that isn't improved by the simple action of riding my bike to work. It's truly as simple as that. I started to go on and on, but this is the bottom line.

 

[LUNARFX]

Hmmm...I love to ride my bike to work for instant motivation when I wake up. I jump in the shower, ride/sprint a short 4 miles, then eat breakfast while I open up the store. Then I end my day by riding 4 miles and then getting ready for my other main hobby. 3 hours of training in martial arts everyday of the week. Like CommuterBoy's signature, there is no excuse for driving to work.

 

[Gary the No-Trash Cougar]

I'd love to get my license, but then theres the car, gas, insurance, registration...I'd rather stick with the bike. I enjoy it a lot more. Plus where I live...Amazing trails after riding around 10 blocks or so...I love this city somewhat.

A car is a tool. It is useful for getting your bike to trails that are too far away to ride to, or for going on long road trips. But the longer you can live without one, the better off you'll be. It's a mixed blessing at best.

 

[zadey1234]

A car is a tool. It is useful for getting your bike to trails that are too far away to ride to, or for going on long road trips. But the longer you can live without one, the better off you'll be. It's a mixed blessing at best.

Well, I already have a truck on the farm but to bring it to the city...I need to put about $400 into tires and a battery...I'd much rather spend that on my bike.

I can live without a car, Bike...I'd go crazy without.