Quote Originally Posted by Melalvai View Post
Just keep reminding yourself how much the equivalent expendature would be on a car.
Just remember the above. Always. I have saved a freakin' amount of money over the past 1/4 century , if you read on, below.

We don't have a car. By now, I probably sound boring and repetitive to this forum since I've mentioned it before: I've lived in a carless household for last 25 years. (I'm 49). Cycling for fitness, commuting and transportation last 17 yrs. I've always lived in cities with good public transportation systems.


I've always owned and rode a hybrid. I keep my bikes (I have 3) indoors at home..have been fortunate to live in buildings that had communal bike locker rooms. I should maintain my bike more often..more like a major tune-up annually. I ride with toe clips..even on touring rides, etc.

At first it might feel abit expensive with a cycling jacket (you will want one after you sweat in other types of jackets), cycling gloves, etc. but if you spread out the purchases over a few months, it's not so daunting.