I used to ride a bicycle to school in at the elementary level. I currently ride to work about 4 days per week, and I realized that it's good for the environment, help me in my fight with obesity, and helps me stick it to the Exxon Mobile to the tune of $30 per month.
I'm interested in creating a grass roots movement to encourage Americans to bike to work. I'm looking for ideas on how to convince people to bike or walk to work, so what would convince you?
2007-06-07 02:25:41 · 13 answers · asked by Rob Stancliffe 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I don't know what resources you are throwing at this, but give me a FAQ about how you deal with sweaty clothes in a professional environment and other silly little issues. Also, collect information, maybe using google maps, on safe biking routes.
2007-06-07 02:35:05 · answer #1 · answered by Eric 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ride my bike everywhere. It'd be great exercise and gas is outrageous and I can barely afford it. But, I don't have a bike. I used to, but it was stolen. Hm. Maybe if you make a fundraiser for people to collect old bikes they don't use and give them away then people wouldn't have an excuse. Sure, some people might not be able to bike to work (some people it is a long way) but they can bike to a friend's, gas station for a soda or snack, etc.. I would, if I had a bike. I'd love a bike. Unfortunately.. I don't have a lot of money. Trying to support two people on one wage that isn't a lot at all. So I can't justify spending money on a bike when there are so much else I need to spend money on.
2007-06-07 02:36:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know I have contemplated riding the work many times, BUT there are certain drawbacks that I see. 1) I live in Texas which means it is HOT HOT HOT. I am not sure how I could bike to work and not be all sweaty once I arrive. 2) If the bike breaks down, I would be out of luck and in the middle of nowhere. 3) In Houston it rains ALOT, randomly, which means I would be soaked when I arrived to work. To sum up, it is hard for me to overcome the idea of those 3 problems. If you could come up with solutions I would be happy.
2007-06-07 02:32:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-07 20:17:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
MMMM not bad idea, but am a lady can you imagine a woman riding a bike with dress and high heels? there should be showers in our office buldings and then after sweating we can relax taking a shower and start working. I drive 50 miles a day.
2007-06-07 02:39:12 · answer #5 · answered by Marquel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a mom and I guess I walk to work all the time. My dh works 40 miles from home, up several highways and across two rivers. I can't see him walking or riding a bike.
He does take public transportation, tho.
2007-06-07 02:33:37 · answer #6 · answered by cranberrychutney 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I go through about $40 a week in gas(and I get 34 mpg), buy me a house with in 4-5 miles of where I work and I'll consider it
2007-06-07 02:50:38 · answer #7 · answered by paintballfreak1982 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you could get a bicycle manufacturer or retailer to offer enough of a discount to make it worth my while. I have priced bikes, and the ones sturdy and rugged enough for such use are way to expensive for the average working person.
2007-06-07 04:22:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It'd be nice if they put bike lanes on highways. I would of started biking to work a long time ago.
2007-06-07 02:32:11 · answer #9 · answered by sirtitan45 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be a hard sale as I have a 30 mile commute to work.
2007-06-07 02:30:26 · answer #10 · answered by Nasubi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋