06-17-2004, 11:43 AM
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#21 (permalink)
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Less dependent on oil = priceless
better state of mind = priceless
cheaper health care = priceless
Keep riding to work,
Chris
David Kerber wrote:
> In article <2je6l0F10ju53U1@uni-berlin.de>, els1400@yahoo.comSOCKS
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>>You cant spoil my fun!
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>>Additional food cost = $0.00 because I will take my breakfast to work
>>with me in my back pocket
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> You probably eat a bit more, though, because of burning off more
> calories. Minimal cost, though.
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>>Additional Clothing Cost = $0.00 because I already have all the clothing
>>I need.
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> More wear on your cycling clothes.
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>>Additional Washing cost = something. I dont know exactly. Cant be too
>>much though.
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> If you would be riding your bike after work any way, then the
> incremental cost would be near zero.
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>>Additional Bike maintenance cost = Dont know yet. It will need more
>>maint. but my car will need less. So it should at least even out.
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> It will a lot more than even out. I could buy a pretty nice new bike
> every year for what I spend on car maintenance in the same time period.
> Hell, oil changes alone would easily cover replacing the chain, cassette
> and tires twice a year.
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