Not going to be around much
By koopharper
@koopharper (7477)
Canada
August 19, 2016 7:42am CST
I'm going to be cycling home from work today. The math works out in my favour. Writing on myLot would at best get me fifty cents. Taking the time to cycle home will save me four or five dollars of gasoline. Now that I have functional bike again this is possible.
The bike is ready but I still have to transfer the fenders from my old all weather bike and the rear rack. Those two items will make a big difference for me. I also have to find or buy a new taillight. I ride in the dark sometimes and that is a must have.
Image is a painting my wife did of the family on bicycle tour.
Will be seeing everyone later in the weekend.
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@koopharper (7477)
• Canada
19 Aug 16
I don't have to battle much traffic on my route. I just have to not run into anything or fall off.
@koopharper (7477)
• Canada
25 Aug 16
If that was an option for me I'd do it in a heartbeat. Cost of gasoline has been murder on our budget.
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@koopharper (7477)
• Canada
25 Aug 16
@Genipher 10 plus miles is a pretty heavy haul on a bike. Distance for me is 12.5 miles roughly one way. That is the outside of my commuting range with a full time job. He'd have to work his way up to that distance and it would still be too hard day in and day out. I'm just trying to get into good enough shape to do it when it would save the most money. In other words any trip to town that is only required by me. I would go tomorrow but my wife will be coming by with the weekly shopping anyway.
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@Genipher (5405)
• United States
25 Aug 16
@koopharper
Hubby tried a bike at first. But work is 10+ miles away and after one trip there and back, he wasn't up for it anymore.
It would be a great way to get healthier and stronger, though.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
22 Aug 16
Sometimes you have to weigh the economics of time management.
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@koopharper (7477)
• Canada
22 Aug 16
Been trying to do that. I think myLot is worth the effort but I can't be here all the time. 
@koopharper (7477)
• Canada
19 Aug 16
We have this one hanging in our home. We were riding in St. Polycarpe, Quebec at the time the original photo was taken. She painted from that.
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@koopharper (7477)
• Canada
19 Aug 16
My wife does great work. Thanks. Pedaling is a lot healthier than sitting scrunched behind a computer.
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@teresatrotter (4073)
• Jacksonville, Florida
19 Aug 16
I have not rode a bike in a long time. It is very good exercise.
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@Marilynda1225 (79708)
• United States
19 Aug 16
Enjoy your biking to work as the weather should be pretty decent for awhile. Not only will you save money but it's probably good exercise too. Love the painting your wife did...she's very talented
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@koopharper (7477)
• Canada
19 Aug 16
Thank you. I only have to make the return trip. It is twenty kilometers which I see as the limit of my two way commuting by bicycle. Weather permitting same scenario plays out for Sunday.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
19 Aug 16
It is nice to use a bike, you can save on gas and help protect the environment too. Yes, you should have tail lights when biking at night. Just keep safe.
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