Bike Around 2011: FUN

Monday, July 18, 2011

FUN

Today was such a fun day! It started off with a scavenger hunt at cross country practice. We get a list of 15 things around town that we have to take pictures of and we end up running 8-10 miles depending on how well you plan out the run. My team got second to a few college kids- so they don't really count. It was so hot and humid out it was very difficult to breathe. After that, my girlfriend and i played with her kitty for awhile and then swam at my house. Afterward, we went back to the kitten for a little bit, then met her two friends to go bowling. We played two games, i bowled a 145 and a 175...not too bad. There was no biking today (only way the day could have been better). However, the weather was brutal and would not have been fun to ride in.

Total summer mileage: 117.2 miles
Money saved on gas (20 mpg at $3.97 per gallon): $23.26

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What it's all about

In mid-February I was on a run in the bitter winter when a great idea hit me. I had been constantly stressing about gas prices rising and worrying about how i am going to afford it. Then, something hit me. I don't need to afford it. I have a bicycle. 90% of my driving is within a five mile radius, so why not replace driving with riding? So that is exactly what I am going to do. My goal is to drive as little as possible this summer- if at all. This includes riding my bike to friends, work, cross country practice, and anywhere else I want to go. As of 5/28/2011, it is officially summer and I am riding my Trek bicycle anywhere I need to go. Each day I will try to make a post about my statistics, where I went, and how it felt.

Over the past 4 weeks, I have somewhat began this mission. I have been riding to work and friends, but I was still required to drive to school. Over those 4 weeks I accumulated 57.2 miles over 4:38:57. That is an average speed of 11.3 mph (the wind and cold sucked) with a max speed of 32.3 mph. The gas was even more expensive then than it is so far this summer...Averaging at least $4.25 for a gallon, and my car getting 20 mpg, i saved $12.16.

Rules:
1. I can accept a ride if ever offered one.
2. I cannot ask for a ride, I must be offered.
3. Driving is an option if my destination is outside a 10 mile radius.
4. Driving is an option if the weather is not permitting me to ride.
5. Driving is an option if ordered by the girlfriend.

Please follow me and comment on my posts. Hopefully a lot of you will join my in this mission. Thank you and have a great summer!

Why?

There are 3 great reasons why to bike everywhere you go this summer:

1) Money. This is the most obvious and best reason to bike, to save money on gas. Gas prices are continuing to rise and it is pointless to waste gas driving around your neighborhood starting and stopping repeatedly. Biking may take a little longer, but it will save a remarkable amount of money. And we all like to save money.

2) Exercise. As we all know, America is very fat. Although you may not be, a little exercise never hurt anybody. It will help you no matter what. Exercise makes you feel good because of the endorphins it releases in your brain.

3) The Environment. We have all heard about the Global Warming and environmental issues and everyone is trying to be more environmentally conscious. There are hybrid cars now, but those don't even compare to bicycles. Even if you don't believe in the global warming hype, I for one do not, helping the environment is still a good thing. And don't forget the money you are saving.

So this summer, make a pledge to yourself to bike everywhere possible to help your wallet, your body, and the environment. Share this blog with your friends and family and let's see how many people we can get to join this movement by the end of summer!

Bike Around 2011

Monday, July 18, 2011

FUN

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