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highwayskies

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To new beginnings!
« on: March 11, 2014, 04:18:33 PM »
After much logistics calculating yesterday, I finally made my commute with a combination of bike and bus.  It costs me $4.20/day.  The same drive costs me $8.10.  In CT, I'm not sure this can be year-long, but if I can start in March, I can make it til Nov.

So, today I:
• Got a great workout in the morning
• Saved a few miles on the car
• Saved HALF of the money I would've spent driving
• Was greener
• Supported mass transit in my area
• Felt badass!



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highwayskies

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Re: To new beginnings!
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2014, 04:19:15 PM »
Excuse me... It costs me $3.  I forgot that the bus drivers corrected the info I dug up yesterday on pricing.  All the better!
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warfreak2

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Re: To new beginnings!
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2014, 04:24:49 PM »
Badass! That will save you about $1,000 per year.
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PindyStache

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Re: To new beginnings!
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2014, 08:36:44 AM »
Awesome! Spring and fall are my favorite times for riding, so perfect time to start. Now the sky is the limit!
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Exflyboy

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Re: To new beginnings!
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2014, 10:29:32 AM »
Nice!..:)
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Elaine

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Re: To new beginnings!
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2014, 10:56:40 AM »
Well done! You just gave yourself a raise!
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spoonman

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Re: To new beginnings!
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2014, 09:11:22 PM »
Do you end up sweating a lot while riding the bike?  I've thought about doing a similar thing, but we don't have showers where I work.
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highwayskies

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Re: To new beginnings!
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2014, 09:50:21 PM »
Good question!  I don't have a shower at my business, so we'll see what I come up with as it gets hotter.  As a musician, I lived on the road, mostly in vans, for quite a while, and am fairly skilled at "sink showers," like this friendly young lady.  :)

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