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Following on from the 'cycling czar' thread and whether some people could walk/cycle to work instead of driving, where I work we have some classics.
Best of which is a woman whose house I drive past in the mornings as she's getting the car out of the garage.
You can actually see the workplace from her house so one morning I set the trip meter as I passed...
2/10ths of a mile!
She is not disabled.
Best of which is a woman whose house I drive past in the mornings as she's getting the car out of the garage.
You can actually see the workplace from her house so one morning I set the trip meter as I passed...
2/10ths of a mile!
She is not disabled.
I'm uber lazy, I drive to work all of 1.2 miles and back. I could walk or cycle as there are shower facilties. I'd also walk/cycle along a very picturesque bridle way to work & back.
However, I pay a s
t load in tax to save the planet so I'm going to damn well get value for my money. Also come the end of the day I want to get home and driving is quicker.
However, I pay a s
t load in tax to save the planet so I'm going to damn well get value for my money. Also come the end of the day I want to get home and driving is quicker.Aiten said:
maxrider said:
She is not disabled.
That you know of. Could be any number of things from a faulty heart, to actual laziness. I would be extremely surprised if someone couldn't be bothered to walk such a short distance due to being lazy - weather permitting of course.I've pointed out what damage it's doing to the engine and she doesn't seem in the least bit bothered.
I used to cycle to work (not working at the mo) which was c10 miles each way along mostly flat roads (Central London). Work had showers and I felt fresher getting off the bike that I did getting off a train/bus/tube.
Driving was a rare treat but was usually just too busy. A cycle is a great idea in London but with the way most people drive, I'd be wary of cycling in less built up areas.
Driving was a rare treat but was usually just too busy. A cycle is a great idea in London but with the way most people drive, I'd be wary of cycling in less built up areas.
Jasandjules said:
How much longer would it take her to walk than drive? She may also take the kids to school or something at the same time? She may just not like walking - is she incredibly fat?
Not particularly fat, and her 'kids' would now have their own kids, I could probably walk it in the time it takes her to get the car out and lock the garage.MK4 Slowride said:
I'm uber lazy, I drive to work all of 1.2 miles and back. I could walk or cycle as there are shower facilties. I'd also walk/cycle along a very picturesque bridle way to work & back.
However, I pay a st load in tax to save the planet so I'm going to damn well get value for my money. Also come the end of the day I want to get home and driving is quicker.
1.2 miles and you drive when you could cycle "..along a very picturesque bridle way". However, I pay a s
t load in tax to save the planet so I'm going to damn well get value for my money. Also come the end of the day I want to get home and driving is quicker.
I cycle to and from work, 7.5 miles each way. We don't have showers at work either so I joined a gym near work.
It's much, much quicker than driving plus I'm now a lot fitter. And as if those 2 facts weren't clinchers it means that now when I drive it's generally for fun purposes.
I can't stand the thought of having to commute in a car.
It's much, much quicker than driving plus I'm now a lot fitter. And as if those 2 facts weren't clinchers it means that now when I drive it's generally for fun purposes.
I can't stand the thought of having to commute in a car.
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