On Living A Car-Free Lifestyle
April 9th, 2008 | Published in random | 1 Comment
I’ve been Car-Free my entire life. I’ve never gotten a Driver’s License. I’ve never needed it; I’ve gotten around by either my own two feet, a bike, or on public transit.
I recently read How To Live Well Without Owning A Car by Chris Balish, and it really made me feel good about my lifestyle choice.
Thanks to the book, I’ve fallen in love with Cycling again; it gave me that extra push to get in shape. I picked up a barely used (read: ridden twice) bike from a neighbor, a pretty sweet Iron Horse Sage Deluxe. After a tune-up, and picking up a helmet, gloves, and a bike pump, I’m ready to ride. Also, I will start training with the intent to ride in the 2009 RAGBRAI. It’s a grueling ride; 472 miles over 7 days, but I think if I start training now, I’m confident that I can do it.
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April 11th, 2008at 7:47 pm(#)
Are you serious? That’s pretty awesome!!!
I drive an hour each way to work and, while I love my job, I hate being trapped in my car for two hours a day. The drive isn’t so bad… but being confined is. And the cost… and pollution… kinda sucks the fun out of it.
I have a friend who rides a bike to work. Not only does he avoid traffic but he gets exercise, too, when I have to create time to go to the gym and work out like a hamster on a wheel. I’m envious!
rebecca’s last blog post..Meh.