The daily "I cycled to work" thread
Discussion
Mr E said:
Dropping fairly serious money on the bike and kit negates any saving for me.
This, my commute is 56 miles round trip, so around a tenner in fuel. With that kind of mileage, I physically can't do it everyday, not fit enough. Then I spend more than the saving, on tyres, tubes and shiny things.
I live 32 miles from work, but quite fancied cycling at least part of the way a couple of times per week. So last week I started to get the train to Glasgow and cycle the last 10 miles or so.
Daily cost of diesel when I commute the 64 mile round trip by car by car, about £8.
Return fare on train to Glasgow £10.70. (22 miles each way)
Bugger, this eco friendly healthy lark is actually costing me money (well it feels that way - I know I probably break even or save a few pence when you factor the other running costs in - no depreciation though as my daily car isn't worth much)
Really enjoyed it though. Love the smug satisfied feeling when I ride into the car park. Did it again today!!
Daily cost of diesel when I commute the 64 mile round trip by car by car, about £8.
Return fare on train to Glasgow £10.70. (22 miles each way)
Bugger, this eco friendly healthy lark is actually costing me money (well it feels that way - I know I probably break even or save a few pence when you factor the other running costs in - no depreciation though as my daily car isn't worth much)
Really enjoyed it though. Love the smug satisfied feeling when I ride into the car park. Did it again today!!
louiebaby said:
A round trip saves me £4.70 in Tube fares, £2 in the morning and £2.70 in the evening. This morning I came in on my mountain bike, on knobblies, as the road bike is in for a service. It felt even better overtaking people than usual...
Massively slow and lethargic today. Think I need to drive in one day. Oh well, saved another fiver
S10GTA said:
louiebaby said:
A round trip saves me £4.70 in Tube fares, £2 in the morning and £2.70 in the evening. This morning I came in on my mountain bike, on knobblies, as the road bike is in for a service. It felt even better overtaking people than usual...
Massively slow and lethargic today. Think I need to drive in one day. Oh well, saved another fiver
In the past I had many days that I didn't really want to be bothered to train, but did. They were often the best session of the week. Now, when I can't be arsed, the above fact is usually enough to spur me on. It also continues to be true.
It's all about the man maths
Unsure if I save money by cycling to work but I don't really care. Wouldn't change it as I really enjoy the extra time on a bike, even if it does involve a bit of road cycling. Makes any trip in the car more special as I don't drive it for work much at all.
Unsure if I save money by cycling to work but I don't really care. Wouldn't change it as I really enjoy the extra time on a bike, even if it does involve a bit of road cycling. Makes any trip in the car more special as I don't drive it for work much at all.
Jimbo. said:
S10GTA said:
Just so you can feel smug about the ££ you saved for a weekend hoon
For every £1 I saved when commuting by bike, I must've spent £2 on largely unnecessary shiny things!Resuming commuting this week, all being well. Hopefully the spend:save ratio will be slightly better.
louiebaby said:
A round trip saves me £4.70 in Tube fares, £2 in the morning and £2.70 in the evening. This morning I came in on my mountain bike, on knobblies, as the road bike is in for a service. It felt even better overtaking people than usual...
Likewise. Also a couple of cigarettes a trip and it is actually quicker.
Very much doubt I'm anywhere near even though due to repairs, replacements and upgrades but it feels a lot better coming out of the bike shop with a bag/getting a parcel of bits through than it does topping the Oyster up.
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