A big change in my life

Because of the high price of gas, I've decided to buy a bike to go to
work. It's a big 66km's every day. I'll save about Candian $130 on gas
each month. It will be good for my wallet, yes, but also for my
health. A colleague of mine has already been doing that for 2 years.
He lives close to me. Economically, it makes sense. Not only I'll save
the gas, but it will let me keep my car twice longer. I always buy a
used car about $3000 and use it for 4 years. By not using it that
much, I will save $3000 in car purchase plus a lot of maintenance.
Good for the environment, too! I think I'm heading to a never-reached
level of success in weight-loss.

It's just another example of how you can turn a "bad" news into a good
news!

On 27 avr, 00:57, "
wrote:
Because of the high price of gas, I've decided to buy a bike to go to
work. It's a big 66km's every day. I'll save about Candian $130 on gas
each month. It will be good for my wallet, yes, but also for my
health. A colleague of mine has already been doing that for 2 years.
He lives close to me. Economically, it makes sense. Not only I'll save
the gas, but it will let me keep my car twice longer. I always buy a
used car about $3000 and use it for 4 years. By not using it that
much, I will save $3000 in car purchase plus a lot of maintenance.
Good for the environment, too! I think I'm heading to a never-reached
level of success in weight-loss.

It's just another example of how you can turn a "bad" news into a good
news!

At medium pace, I estimate the total travel distance to 2 hours.

It is 2 hours for the entire trip. It is 33km one-way. At a "Class A"
speed, 33kmp), it is then an hour one-way.

I've not done bike for 5 years. Even back then, I did like 40 minutes
a day, 5 days a week. My legs are definitely going to hurt in the
first two weeks.

On Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:57:07 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

Because of the high price of gas, I've decided to buy a bike to go to
work. It's a big 66km's every day. I'll save about Candian $130 on gas
each month. It will be good for my wallet, yes, but also for my
health. A colleague of mine has already been doing that for 2 years.
He lives close to me. Economically, it makes sense. Not only I'll save
the gas, but it will let me keep my car twice longer. I always buy a
used car about $3000 and use it for 4 years. By not using it that
much, I will save $3000 in car purchase plus a lot of maintenance.
Good for the environment, too! I think I'm heading to a never-reached
level of success in weight-loss.

It's just another example of how you can turn a "bad" news into a good
news!

I think it sounds like a great plan... but I'm not sure I'd try to do
the whole distance at once if you haven't been on a bike for 5 years!
Maybe start working up to it on weekends, otherwise, you may make
yourself pretty miserable at first. Though, it may be worth it to you
to just DO IT. Individual choice, totally!

However, the risk of injury may increase if you push too hard and your
body is not yet ready for it.

It should certainly save you some money and you'll get your exercise!


--
Cynthia
262/222.0/150
http://www.garbagethatgoo.com (my weight loss blog)

On 27 avr, 19:57, Cynthia P wrote:
On Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:57:07 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

Because of the high price of gas, I've decided to buy a bike to go to
work. It's a big 66km's every day. I'll save about Candian $130 on gas
each month. It will be good for my wallet, yes, but also for my
health. A colleague of mine has already been doing that for 2 years.
He lives close to me. Economically, it makes sense. Not only I'll save
the gas, but it will let me keep my car twice longer. I always buy a
used car about $3000 and use it for 4 years. By not using it that
much, I will save $3000 in car purchase plus a lot of maintenance.
Good for the environment, too! I think I'm heading to a never-reached
level of success in weight-loss.

It's just another example of how you can turn a "bad" news into a good
news!

I think it sounds like a great plan... but I'm not sure I'd try to do
the whole distance at once if you haven't been on a bike for 5 years!
Maybe start working up to it on weekends, otherwise, you may make
yourself pretty miserable at first. *Though, it may be worth it to you
to just DO IT. Individual choice, totally!

However, the risk of injury may increase if you push too hard and your
body is not yet ready for it.

It should certainly save you some money and you'll get your exercise!

--
Cynthia
262/222.0/150http://www.garbagethatgoo.com(my weight loss blog)

Thanks, Cynthia. I will follow your advice on taking it easy at first.

On Apr 26, 11:57 pm, "
wrote:
Because of the high price of gas, I've decided to buy a bike to go to
work. It's a big 66km's every day. I'll save about Candian $130 on gas
each month. It will be good for my wallet, yes, but also for my
health. A colleague of mine has already been doing that for 2 years.
He lives close to me. Economically, it makes sense. Not only I'll save
the gas, but it will let me keep my car twice longer. I always buy a
used car about $3000 and use it for 4 years. By not using it that
much, I will save $3000 in car purchase plus a lot of maintenance.
Good for the environment, too! I think I'm heading to a never-reached
level of success in weight-loss.

It's just another example of how you can turn a "bad" news into a good
news!

Do you have a helmet?

I live in Toronto, and in the warmer weather, the part-time cyclists
come out. It's scary!!! They are not used to riding a bike in the city
and they can get themselves into trouble. My bro-in-law went over his
handlebars last week when a parked car open their door and...whammmo

Last summer, as I was parked at a red light, a cyclist clipped my side
mirror with their handlebar - They flipped over their bar, broke my
mirror, smacked their head and had to go to the hospital.

Definitely take it easy at first - Good luck

DR

On Apr 28, 8:23 am, DR wrote:
On Apr 26, 11:57 pm, "

wrote:
Because of the high price of gas, I've decided to buy a bike to go to
work. It's a big 66km's every day. I'll save about Candian $130 on gas
each month. It will be good for my wallet, yes, but also for my
health. A colleague of mine has already been doing that for 2 years.
He lives close to me. Economically, it makes sense. Not only I'll save
the gas, but it will let me keep my car twice longer. I always buy a
used car about $3000 and use it for 4 years. By not using it that
much, I will save $3000 in car purchase plus a lot of maintenance.
Good for the environment, too! I think I'm heading to a never-reached
level of success in weight-loss.

It's just another example of how you can turn a "bad" news into a good
news!

Do you have a helmet?

I live in Toronto, and in the warmer weather, the part-time cyclists
come out. It's scary!!! They are not used to riding a bike in the city
and they can get themselves into trouble. My bro-in-law went over his
handlebars last week when a parked car open their door and...whammmo

Don't ride in the door zone. Leave three feet between you and parked
cars. Also, look for signs the car might be pulling out into traffic.

Last summer, as I was parked at a red light, a cyclist clipped my side
mirror with their handlebar - They flipped over their bar, broke my
mirror, smacked their head and had to go to the hospital.

Definitely take it easy at first - Good luck

DR

On 28 avr, 10:23, DR wrote:
On Apr 26, 11:57 pm, "

wrote:
Because of the high price of gas, I've decided to buy a bike to go to
work. It's a big 66km's every day. I'll save about Candian $130 on gas
each month. It will be good for my wallet, yes, but also for my
health. A colleague of mine has already been doing that for 2 years.
He lives close to me. Economically, it makes sense. Not only I'll save
the gas, but it will let me keep my car twice longer. I always buy a
used car about $3000 and use it for 4 years. By not using it that
much, I will save $3000 in car purchase plus a lot of maintenance.
Good for the environment, too! I think I'm heading to a never-reached
level of success in weight-loss.

It's just another example of how you can turn a "bad" news into a good
news!

Do you have a helmet?

I live in Toronto, and in the warmer weather, the part-time cyclists
come out. It's scary!!! They are not used to riding a bike in the city
and they can get themselves into trouble. My bro-in-law went over his
handlebars last week when a parked car open their door and...whammmo

Last summer, as I was parked at a red light, a cyclist clipped my side
mirror with their handlebar - They flipped over their bar, broke my
mirror, smacked their head and had to go to the hospital.

Definitely take it easy at first - Good luck

DR

lol. I also live in Toronto. I remember biking on Dundas St. A car
door opened, I hit the door, fell off, but was unhurt. Thanks for
reminding me.

I was with a friend of mine today. She opened the door and left it
open to get something at a store. A biker was prevented to pass
because of that. I'm glad he was nice. He stopped and closed the door.
I apologized. Here in Toronto, people have a reputation to be a
little brutal. I was amazed he did not kicked it.

I'm starting using my bike this Monday. I will be very careful. I also
bought a helmet, a side-mirror, and gloves. Of course, I have a bell.
It's $110 if the police catches you without one! $110!!!

On 11 mai, 08:57, "Beverly" wrote:
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I was with a friend of mine today. She opened the door and left it
open to get something at a store. A biker was prevented to pass
because of that. I'm glad he was nice. He stopped and closed the door.
I apologized. *Here in Toronto, people have a reputation to be a
little brutal. I was amazed he did not kicked it.

I'm starting using my bike this Monday. I will be very careful. I also
bought a helmet, a side-mirror, and gloves. Of course, I have a bell.
It's $110 if the police catches you without one! $110!!!

Good luck with the commute.

We don't have any bell laws in our area but they're a good idea, especially
on trails shared with walkers. *People seem to respond to the bell a little
more than "on your left".

Bells do work, I used to bike a few years ago. It somehow paralyzes
people because it's such an unexpected noise. You could suggest a bell
law at your next city councel session.