Why Is Biking Better Than Driving?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the comparative advantages of biking versus driving, focusing on personal experiences, preferences, and the challenges associated with each mode of transportation. Participants share their thoughts on commuting distances, traffic conditions, and the enjoyment of biking.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses enthusiasm for biking, citing advantages such as speed and avoiding traffic jams.
  • Another participant raises a concern about the dangers of biking, particularly the risk of being hit by cars.
  • A participant mentions the challenges of biking during poor weather conditions, such as rain and potholes.
  • Several participants share their commuting distances, with one expressing a desire to bike if the distance were shorter.
  • Another participant notes the lack of traffic congestion in their area, suggesting that biking is less appealing without rush hour challenges.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of enthusiasm for biking and concerns about its practicality, particularly regarding safety and commuting distances. There is no clear consensus, as some enjoy biking while others highlight significant challenges.

Contextual Notes

Participants' views are influenced by personal commuting distances, local traffic conditions, and weather, which may affect their opinions on the practicality of biking versus driving.

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How do I love thee? Let me count the ways

1.) Cars are so damn slow

2.) I travel by bike

3.) Poor bastards spending so much money to sit in a traffic jam

4.) Inside passing!

5.) Sidewalks!

6.) I'm six feet high!

7.) Spitting at windshields!

Ah, life is good. :-p
 
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not if u get squashed by cars...
whos laughing now
 
I'm still laughing.
 
Considering it's also pothole season around here, I wouldn't want to be riding around on anything with only two wheels. The constant rain also poses issues (I tend to like having a heater and being dry).
 
Only sunshine and roses here.
 
I love biking, but I unfortunately work 35 miles from home. I would happily ride my bike to work every day if it were only 10 miles, though.

- Warren
 
Hmm, I ride my bike everywhere (!) aswell.. But considering there's never a "rush hour" around here, it's not all that fascinating. I need a car.. blah.
 
chroot said:
I love biking, but I unfortunately work 35 miles from home. I would happily ride my bike to work every day if it were only 10 miles, though.

- Warren

If it makes you feel better, when i work during the summer i commute 53 miles.
 
Franz, you don't go to the University of Pittsburgh, do you?
 

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