Comments on: Yesterday I Became a Bicycle Commuter http://frugaldad.com/2008/04/15/yesterday-i-became-a-bicycle-commuter/ Tips for living frugal while still having a life Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:56:26 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Crazy Ways To Save Money | Frugal Dad http://frugaldad.com/2008/04/15/yesterday-i-became-a-bicycle-commuter/comment-page-1/#comment-23803 Crazy Ways To Save Money | Frugal Dad Sun, 03 May 2009 10:00:49 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/04/15/yesterday-i-became-a-bicycle-commuter/#comment-23803 [...] Bicycle Home from Work. I personally don’t consider this move very crazy, but my friends and family seem to think it qualifies. It is probably because I have never been much of a cyclist, and I am what they classify a “heavy rider.” I’ve still got some work to do to maximize this effort such as adding some panniers to my bike, and finding some better road tires. Still, with the rising cost of gas I’m saving nearly $60 a month by not driving our second vehicle four or five days out of the week. [...] [...] Bicycle Home from Work. I personally don’t consider this move very crazy, but my friends and family seem to think it qualifies. It is probably because I have never been much of a cyclist, and I am what they classify a “heavy rider.” I’ve still got some work to do to maximize this effort such as adding some panniers to my bike, and finding some better road tires. Still, with the rising cost of gas I’m saving nearly $60 a month by not driving our second vehicle four or five days out of the week. [...]

]]> By: susan http://frugaldad.com/2008/04/15/yesterday-i-became-a-bicycle-commuter/comment-page-1/#comment-17347 susan Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:51:38 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/04/15/yesterday-i-became-a-bicycle-commuter/#comment-17347 Hi; I have never used any sites such as this to ask questions, but here goes. My 25 year old son and I went to a bike shop today to start shopping for a bike for him to use on campus at college and for personal use. He wants to ditch the car and just use the bike. We saw a bike called a half-something but I can't remember the second word. It folded up in half and could be taken on a train or put in the dorm room and locked up. We thought it was very cool but don't know anyone who has one and would just like some feedback. Thanks Susan Hi;

I have never used any sites such as this to ask questions, but here goes. My 25 year old son and I went to a bike shop today to start shopping for a bike for him to use on campus at college and for personal use. He wants to ditch the car and just use the bike. We saw a bike called a half-something but I can’t remember the second word. It folded up in half and could be taken on a train or put in the dorm room and locked up. We thought it was very cool but don’t know anyone who has one and would just like some feedback. Thanks

Susan

]]> By: Liz http://frugaldad.com/2008/04/15/yesterday-i-became-a-bicycle-commuter/comment-page-1/#comment-14839 Liz Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:35:22 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/04/15/yesterday-i-became-a-bicycle-commuter/#comment-14839 I know I'm late to the party, here, but thought I'd give some food for thought, anyway: shorts designed specifically for cycling aren't just intended to cut down on wind resistance or "performance" issues; it's a matter of comfort, as well. In addition to the extra padding, the seams are placed differently than on normal pants so they don't dig into any extra sensitive places on your person while riding. It's more of a problem if you're on the bike for a long time at once - it probably wouldn't make a huge difference for you, since you're only going 5 miles at a time, but for someone else who has twice as far or more to go each way (i.e., me), a good pair of cycling pants makes the trip a lot more bearable. I know I’m late to the party, here, but thought I’d give some food for thought, anyway: shorts designed specifically for cycling aren’t just intended to cut down on wind resistance or “performance” issues; it’s a matter of comfort, as well. In addition to the extra padding, the seams are placed differently than on normal pants so they don’t dig into any extra sensitive places on your person while riding. It’s more of a problem if you’re on the bike for a long time at once – it probably wouldn’t make a huge difference for you, since you’re only going 5 miles at a time, but for someone else who has twice as far or more to go each way (i.e., me), a good pair of cycling pants makes the trip a lot more bearable.

]]> By: Jenni http://frugaldad.com/2008/04/15/yesterday-i-became-a-bicycle-commuter/comment-page-1/#comment-3903 Jenni Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:33:55 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/04/15/yesterday-i-became-a-bicycle-commuter/#comment-3903 I'm confused on how riding a bike one way home from work can actually save on gas money. If you were to drive everyday, it would be one round-trip drive (to and from work). But in this case, your wife is dropping you off, so she's still making the daily round-trip commute from home to office and back, exactly what you would have done had you driven yourself each way. I’m confused on how riding a bike one way home from work can actually save on gas money. If you were to drive everyday, it would be one round-trip drive (to and from work). But in this case, your wife is dropping you off, so she’s still making the daily round-trip commute from home to office and back, exactly what you would have done had you driven yourself each way.

]]> By: Six Painless Steps to Reduce Monthly Expenses by $130 | Frugal Dad http://frugaldad.com/2008/04/15/yesterday-i-became-a-bicycle-commuter/comment-page-1/#comment-2586 Six Painless Steps to Reduce Monthly Expenses by $130 | Frugal Dad Wed, 21 May 2008 02:23:59 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/04/15/yesterday-i-became-a-bicycle-commuter/#comment-2586 [...] we eliminate four days worth of gasoline expense per month. I’ve even taken to the idea of riding my bike home from work a few times a week to offset the costs associated with operating our second vehicle (and to lose [...] [...] we eliminate four days worth of gasoline expense per month. I’ve even taken to the idea of riding my bike home from work a few times a week to offset the costs associated with operating our second vehicle (and to lose [...]

]]> By: Five Craziest Things I Have Done to Save Money | Frugal Dad http://frugaldad.com/2008/04/15/yesterday-i-became-a-bicycle-commuter/comment-page-1/#comment-2173 Five Craziest Things I Have Done to Save Money | Frugal Dad Tue, 06 May 2008 11:00:34 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/04/15/yesterday-i-became-a-bicycle-commuter/#comment-2173 [...] Bicycle Home from Work. I personally don’t consider this move very crazy, but my friends and family seem to think it qualifies. It is probably because I have never been much of a cyclist, and I am what they classify a “heavy rider.” I’ve still got some work to do to maximize this effort such as adding some panniers to my bike, and finding some better road tires. Still, with the rising cost of gas I’m saving nearly $60 a month by not driving our second vehicle four or five days out of the week. [...] [...] Bicycle Home from Work. I personally don’t consider this move very crazy, but my friends and family seem to think it qualifies. It is probably because I have never been much of a cyclist, and I am what they classify a “heavy rider.” I’ve still got some work to do to maximize this effort such as adding some panniers to my bike, and finding some better road tires. Still, with the rising cost of gas I’m saving nearly $60 a month by not driving our second vehicle four or five days out of the week. [...]

]]> By: Riding My Bike To Save Money | 21st Century Dad http://frugaldad.com/2008/04/15/yesterday-i-became-a-bicycle-commuter/comment-page-1/#comment-1814 Riding My Bike To Save Money | 21st Century Dad Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:15:56 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/04/15/yesterday-i-became-a-bicycle-commuter/#comment-1814 [...] Dad is now a bicycle commuter. I did it a few times a week. I find it silly to get in my car for anything less than 2 miles away, [...] [...] Dad is now a bicycle commuter. I did it a few times a week. I find it silly to get in my car for anything less than 2 miles away, [...]

]]> By: Frugal Dad http://frugaldad.com/2008/04/15/yesterday-i-became-a-bicycle-commuter/comment-page-1/#comment-1783 Frugal Dad Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:41:34 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/04/15/yesterday-i-became-a-bicycle-commuter/#comment-1783 @BB: My SAHM wife drives me and the kids to school (I work less than a mile from their school). She drops me off at work with my bike and I ride home. It was a way for us to cut down on using two vehicles without her having to come back to work to pick me up in the afternoons. You're right, that would not generate much cost savings. Thanks for commenting.

@BB: My SAHM wife drives me and the kids to school (I work less than a mile from their school). She drops me off at work with my bike and I ride home. It was a way for us to cut down on using two vehicles without her having to come back to work to pick me up in the afternoons. You’re right, that would not generate much cost savings. Thanks for commenting.

]]> By: BB http://frugaldad.com/2008/04/15/yesterday-i-became-a-bicycle-commuter/comment-page-1/#comment-1765 BB Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:16:59 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/04/15/yesterday-i-became-a-bicycle-commuter/#comment-1765 I'm confused about something. If your SAHM wife drives you to work and drops you off in the morning, then drives home, then what is the real savings? My husband and I carpool to work 15 miles each way. His office is about 1.5 miles from mine. Our a-ha moment was when we would call each other on our cells in traffic to see where the other one was stuck. I’m confused about something. If your SAHM wife drives you to work and drops you off in the morning, then drives home, then what is the real savings? My husband and I carpool to work 15 miles each way. His office is about 1.5 miles from mine. Our a-ha moment was when we would call each other on our cells in traffic to see where the other one was stuck.

]]> By: Stephen http://frugaldad.com/2008/04/15/yesterday-i-became-a-bicycle-commuter/comment-page-1/#comment-1587 Stephen Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:08:23 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/04/15/yesterday-i-became-a-bicycle-commuter/#comment-1587 Awesome to hear another commuter is out on the road. As a pretty active cyclist, don't get your hopes up too much about how much money you'll save. The cost of additional food you'll be eating probably will add up...but at least you'll be healthier! Awesome to hear another commuter is out on the road. As a pretty active cyclist, don’t get your hopes up too much about how much money you’ll save. The cost of additional food you’ll be eating probably will add up…but at least you’ll be healthier!

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