Looks like I've been having too much fun bike commuting to write anything here. If you've been out cycling here in Milwaukee, you know how great the summer has been. For those who are thinking about riding their bike to work but haven't taken the plunge yet, just remember that Milwaukee sinkholes only swallow big hulking Escalades, not dainty little bikes.
My own fear of sinkholes (which has proven to be not as unfounded as it used to be) has inspired me to sell my car. In the spirit of full disclosure, however, it should be noted that I can borrow my wife's car whenever I need it (some restrictions apply), so I'm not like a total eco-stud or anything. Still, it's nice to be down to one car and to depend on the bike more to get around. My bike feels more secure in our relationship, too, now knowing that "the other woman" isn't sitting out in the garage waiting for the next sub-zero winter day to whisk me away in a cloud of heat and quality sound. Everyone wins!
Congrats on the big changes. I went car-lite 8 years ago when I sold my truck. I've never looked back or regretted it. My wife has a car. However, I can't borrow because she uses it for her work. I realize it's not for everyone, but there are so many pluses to being a one car household.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on taking the plunge!
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