True, I could solve that problem. I have another problem, though: I live in a small apartment, I’m not allowed to store anything on the patio, and bikes are trivial to steal, so…where would I put it? And if I ride it someplace and go inside, where will I leave the bike?
Well I’d say it’s easier to store a bike than it is to store a car. Where exactly, I don’t know but buy a good lock. A good lock will easily set you back 100-200 dollars but they’re worth it.
On where to store the bike at the destination, There a lot depends on (local) governments. In the Netherlands there are bike parkings everywhere, and you start seeing it more and more in Canada (Vancouver at least) but I guess tou can just out it against a light post?
Public transportation? Bicycle? I cycled 25 Km’s (say, 16 miles?) to and from work every day. Took me ~45 minutes or so. Super Healthy, super nice.
You have to already be healthy to do that, though. It’s pretty hard to ride a bike when you weigh 200+ pounds.
200+ pounds? I’m 170 and can bike 20 kms easy. My 70 year old mother can ride 50 kms without breaking a sweat.
It’s something you get used to fast.
Our current car sprawls are unsustainable
My butt started hurting within seconds of contact with my old childhood bike’s seat.
Get a good bike and bike seat. Why are we willing to spend 50K on an awesome car but not 500 on a good bike?
True, I could solve that problem. I have another problem, though: I live in a small apartment, I’m not allowed to store anything on the patio, and bikes are trivial to steal, so…where would I put it? And if I ride it someplace and go inside, where will I leave the bike?
Well I’d say it’s easier to store a bike than it is to store a car. Where exactly, I don’t know but buy a good lock. A good lock will easily set you back 100-200 dollars but they’re worth it.
On where to store the bike at the destination, There a lot depends on (local) governments. In the Netherlands there are bike parkings everywhere, and you start seeing it more and more in Canada (Vancouver at least) but I guess tou can just out it against a light post?
This apartment complex has a parking garage for cars, and cars are not trivial to steal.
From what I’ve heard, portable angle grinders can easily and quickly cut through any bike lock, including expensive ones.