Comments on: How to save on gas: Bike to Work http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/06/05/how-to-save-on-gas-bike-to-work/ Mountain Bike Reviews, News, Deals and How Tos Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:30:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Jordan http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/06/05/how-to-save-on-gas-bike-to-work/#comment-91029 Jordan Thu, 03 May 2007 20:44:18 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/06/05/how-to-save-on-gas-bike-to-work/#comment-91029 This past summer i rode nearly everyday (except for days with thunderstorms) and although my job was only 5 miles from my house it saved a ton of gas...just had to fill up once over the whole summer! This past summer i rode nearly everyday (except for days with thunderstorms) and although my job was only 5 miles from my house it saved a ton of gas…just had to fill up once over the whole summer!

]]> By: casey http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/06/05/how-to-save-on-gas-bike-to-work/#comment-54587 casey Thu, 30 Nov 2006 06:32:27 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/06/05/how-to-save-on-gas-bike-to-work/#comment-54587 Know what? China & India's population were all riding bikes 20 & 30 years ago before they started beating amerians in the labor cost and job skills arena. the top dude, now retired, at one of the united nations think tanks says they'll be $10 trillion dollars ahead of the usa in about 25 years. who do you think will be riding bikes more and more as we move down that road of years? right. americans. there won't be enough money to maintain all the infrasture we have in this country and the smart ones will be riding bikes and using that savings to keep themselves fit and to put money in other important aspects of life ( like clothing and food) rather than in a car. so, be glad you are a bike rider. but be safe. Know what? China & India’s population were all riding bikes 20 & 30 years ago before they started beating amerians in the labor cost and job skills arena. the top dude, now retired, at one of the united nations think tanks says they’ll be $10 trillion dollars ahead of the usa in about 25 years.

who do you think will be riding bikes more and more as we move down that road of years? right. americans.

there won’t be enough money to maintain all the infrasture we have in this country and the smart ones will be riding bikes and using that savings to keep themselves fit and to put money in other important aspects of life ( like clothing and food) rather than in a car.

so, be glad you are a bike rider. but be safe.

]]> By: Doug http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/06/05/how-to-save-on-gas-bike-to-work/#comment-53511 Doug Wed, 25 Oct 2006 10:26:26 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/06/05/how-to-save-on-gas-bike-to-work/#comment-53511 Bike to work everyday...rain or shine...filled my tank once in two months. Bike to work everyday…rain or shine…filled my tank once in two months.

]]> By: Sue http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/06/05/how-to-save-on-gas-bike-to-work/#comment-43932 Sue Fri, 28 Jul 2006 17:11:36 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/06/05/how-to-save-on-gas-bike-to-work/#comment-43932 ten? I got a bear bell from sierratradingpost for half that (when I was getting other stuff so shipping didn't factor it). FIlled tank 7 times this year (four on last month's 1500 mile weekend). ten? I got a bear bell from sierratradingpost for half that (when I was getting other stuff so shipping didn’t factor it).

FIlled tank 7 times this year (four on last month’s 1500 mile weekend).

]]> By: Bike Worker http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/06/05/how-to-save-on-gas-bike-to-work/#comment-43908 Bike Worker Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:19:08 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/06/05/how-to-save-on-gas-bike-to-work/#comment-43908 The list is missing something very important ... a bell, that helps alert pedestrians on bike paths, or standing in the street, that a bike is coming up behind them. They only cost $10, and they are required in some places, like Ontario. I would also dispute the "partner" tip, at least when you are commuting. All too often, when I see two bicyclists together, they are riding side by side so they can chat. Not only is this a distraction, but it increases the chances of accidents -- either with the other biker, or with auto traffic, because the person riding on the left is always much closer to car traffic than he would be if he were riding alone. The list is missing something very important … a bell, that helps alert pedestrians on bike paths, or standing in the street, that a bike is coming up behind them. They only cost $10, and they are required in some places, like Ontario.

I would also dispute the “partner” tip, at least when you are commuting. All too often, when I see two bicyclists together, they are riding side by side so they can chat. Not only is this a distraction, but it increases the chances of accidents — either with the other biker, or with auto traffic, because the person riding on the left is always much closer to car traffic than he would be if he were riding alone.

]]> By: Jeff http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/06/05/how-to-save-on-gas-bike-to-work/#comment-40945 Jeff Tue, 06 Jun 2006 23:04:32 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/06/05/how-to-save-on-gas-bike-to-work/#comment-40945 I have been riding here in Alaks back and forth to work about 3 days a week, saving lots of money,plus keeps me in shape for the off road riding.Just have to watch trafic, people just don't see us bikers, last night someone got hit and killed by a semi,horrible way to go. I have been riding here in Alaks back and forth to work about 3 days a week, saving lots of money,plus keeps me in shape for the off road riding.Just have to watch trafic, people just don’t see us bikers, last night someone got hit and killed by a semi,horrible way to go.

]]> By: Sgt Chad http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/06/05/how-to-save-on-gas-bike-to-work/#comment-40934 Sgt Chad Tue, 06 Jun 2006 17:12:43 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/06/05/how-to-save-on-gas-bike-to-work/#comment-40934 I started riding two days a week and my fill ups have gone from once a week to every three weeks. I started riding two days a week and my fill ups have gone from once a week to every three weeks.

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/06/05/how-to-save-on-gas-bike-to-work/#comment-40925 Guitar Ted Tue, 06 Jun 2006 10:23:02 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/06/05/how-to-save-on-gas-bike-to-work/#comment-40925 Just as an example, I started commuting to work three years ago. Before that, I was filling the tank about once a week on average. After I started commuting, I only filled it up once a month! It took off about 8000 miles of driving a year overall, since I also limited extra trips by consolidating errands. Huge savings! Just as an example, I started commuting to work three years ago. Before that, I was filling the tank about once a week on average. After I started commuting, I only filled it up once a month! It took off about 8000 miles of driving a year overall, since I also limited extra trips by consolidating errands. Huge savings!

]]> By: Maysa http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/06/05/how-to-save-on-gas-bike-to-work/#comment-40917 Maysa Tue, 06 Jun 2006 06:51:12 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/06/05/how-to-save-on-gas-bike-to-work/#comment-40917 Ya agreed gas prices are soaring high.So now its time to save gas and money too. Otherwise the prices would leave a big hole in the pocket. Like the plan and that too helps us to remain in shape. What more one can ask for!!! Ya agreed gas prices are soaring high.So now its time to save gas and money too. Otherwise the prices would leave a big hole in the pocket.
Like the plan and that too helps us to remain in shape. What more one can ask for!!!

]]> By: Moe Ramirez http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/06/05/how-to-save-on-gas-bike-to-work/#comment-40915 Moe Ramirez Tue, 06 Jun 2006 03:40:24 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/06/05/how-to-save-on-gas-bike-to-work/#comment-40915 For more bike commuter information, check out www.commutebybike.com, a Crooked Cog Website! For more bike commuter information, check out http://www.commutebybike.com, a Crooked Cog Website!

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