No substitute for a car?

[gb155]

I own a car, and didn't even think about taking it to work.

Same

 

[Jodee1kenobi]

My 12 year old cycled to school today whilst it was She's not even tempted to ask me for a lift any more! After all its only water. The other mums think I'm a harsh mother, but hey at least jodee1kenobi Jr. will be independent and getting herself places whilst their kids bug them for a lift everywhere

 

[trampyjoe]

I cycled to the (closed) bank then further into town to another bank today and I have a car.
Rule No. 9 ETA - And I had the toddler in a trailer - Rule No. 9 squared!

Of course the wife had the car so I had no choice, but I'm still badass right?

 

[Reece]

I cycled to work. Driving doesn't even cross my mind now. I rode through snow and ice and torrential rain last year.

Plus I only work 1.2miles from home and the car journey takes 3 times as long due to traffic as live on the edge of leicester city centre. and the short journeys would not do my car any good

 

[green1]

A bike will never replace the car for me. I drive to work in the winter as I wouldn't cycle along the roads I'd need to in the dark. And I can't carry my cricket gear on the back of my bike in the summer.

 

[trampyjoe]

A bike will never replace the car for me. I drive to work in the winter as I wouldn't cycle along the roads I'd need to in the dark. And I can't carry my cricket gear on the back of my bike in the summer.

http://www.changinggear.org.uk/2.html

"The "Waitrose" shopping trailer. We became interested in the Waitrose trailer because it seemed perfect for carrying a cricket bag. Students who have to take their cricket kit to school - or to their local cricket club - say that they cannot go by bike because they have to carry their cricket bag; so someone usually takes them by car. As you can see from the photo below, the "Waitrose" trailer holds a cricket bag perfectly. "

 

[trampyjoe]

and another thing...

 

[Drago]

I've just added you as a friend on Endomondo Trampy

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I really enjoyed my short ride to the station in the rain this morning. It's only water. HTFU.

Like Greg, I would very happily go car-free to rid myself of the temptation to use it (not to mention the cost). The only hurdle is persuading my wife of the merits of that idea. Ho hum.

d.

The lovely Helen still has her car. She uses it to commute to her job whilst we avoid using it if possible.

 

[Dan B]

I walked to work this morning, thus turning a 10 minute ride into a 24-30 minute stroll. If I'd taken the car i'd probably have driven it most of the way back home again while looking for a place to park it

 

[Sandra6]

I left the bike at work and persuaded Mr6 to come for me with the car -BUT -only because I remembered all the shopping I'd forgotten that wouldn't fit in the basket.
I now clearly need one of those trailers!!

 

[redcard]

40 mile round trip for me today. Got a bit wet. Tailwind all the way home, averaged 21mph over the 25 mile journey home. Roads were quiet as it's a bank.holiday up here. Best day of solo riding in months.

I've completely forgotten about this morning's vicious headwinds

 

[green1]

http://www.changinggear.org.uk/2.html

"The "Waitrose" shopping trailer. We became interested in the Waitrose trailer because it seemed perfect for carrying a cricket bag. Students who have to take their cricket kit to school - or to their local cricket club - say that they cannot go by bike because they have to carry their cricket bag; so someone usually takes them by car. As you can see from the photo below, the "Waitrose" trailer holds a cricket bag perfectly. "

Don't fancy towing that on a 130 mile round trip to some of the away games on a 'summers' day like we have had around here this year. I'll stick to the car thanks.

 

[StuartG]

For commuters it is a hard choice. For us discretionary cyclists - less so. Today because of the deluge between me and the Co-op I went without my fresh baguette for lunch. Thank God I'm not French ...

 

[Crosstrailer]

I don't use the bike to commute and if I did there is no way I could beat the car regardless of the jams due to the distance. I would love to have a job where I could commute by bike.

The weather didn't put me off riding to the gym and on the way back having a meander today, despite the wind and rain.

I will always use the bike for short journeys and pleasure rides however long, medium distance dependent on time constraints but the bike is no substitute for the car on longer trips.

To be perfectly frank, if I was making a 20 mile journey in the pouring rain as much as I love riding my bike, keeping fit and try not to use the car wherever possible the saddle is no match for the drivers seat of my Merc.....