Today my bike computer ticked over 10000 km. It’s a nice psychological milestone I’ve been looking forward to.
Here are some more numbers:
It took a little over four years.
Roughly 95% of the distance was commuting.
Roughly 70% of the distance 1+ children were also being transported (in trailer, weehoo, or child seat).
Using the ATO reimbursement levels (66 cents per kilometre), that’s $6600.
Using only the fuel saved and my car’s worst measured fuel efficiency (~12.5 L/100 km), and an average petrol price of $1.20/l, that’s about $1500.
Not needing to purchase parking permits at my workplace over the 4 years saved about $3000.
I estimate the total cost of bikes, including two bikes, trailer, various accessories, and all maintenance, is around $2900. Sounds like a lot, but less than just parking permits would have been. Plus I didn’t have to spend all that time in the car!