Why I'm a Bicycle Commuter
I used to have a simple answer whenever someone asked me why I'm a bicycle commuter: I don't have a car. But since I married into car-ownership this succinct albeit incomplete reply has become inaccurate, which has caused me to reflect on why I still prefer cycling to driving. I've come up with 7 reasons so far.
1. Riding a bicycle is fun.
After a break of about 7 years, a few months ago I started riding to my various jobs. It's a 40km return ride to the city and back, including over 400 metres of climbing. With a young family, at the moment it's the best way to get a good amount of riding in. When I tell people that I ride to work I get a mix of responses. Well this morning I came across this post by a fellow cyclist and coffee drinker which sums it up well...
