Comments on: Use Bikes Instead of Cars In College

By: Shakylegs

Shakylegs — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:15:18 +0000

Bikes are not just for kids and getting around the college campus. Biking is lifestyle. Anyone can talk about Eco friendly – then jump into their 200 horsepower car and drive home.
I have not had a car for some ten years now. My rationale: I am retired and living on Social Security. My choice is low cost travel, mainly Europe and Central America. To own a car costs about $6,000 a year, that's roughly the cost of two monthlong trips abroad for me – including airfare. I made a decision long ago: Car or Travel. I chose travel.
So whether it is biking to the supermarket for food and beers, biking across the Alps, or biking down the sides of the volcanoes in Ecuador, I love it. Actually if I have not been on my bike after a week – I get withdrawal symptoms.

By: ecojoe

ecojoe — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:05:55 +0000

Forilla, I ride my bike to work sometimes, but each time it's a death-defying journey down roads with no bike lanes.

By: Simon Wheeler

Simon Wheeler — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:15:08 +0000

I am sure bikes will more be used if the college and the city in question encourages the use of it. Better biking facilities for safer cycling is a must to encourage anyone to ride the bike, whether one is cycling to go to colleague, the post office or to work.

By: Tail Pipe

Tail Pipe — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 01:11:43 +0000

Bikes were popular when I was in college. However, I still prefer cars since its more comfortable and also I can sleep inside my car or review there on my spare time.

By: ecojoe

ecojoe — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:01:39 +0000

Connor, I sort of figured it was obvious that I wasn't suggesting that EVERYBODY ride bikes. Just people who are physically able to do it safely. It's probably okay if old people in wheelchairs aren't forced to ride bikes.

By: Connor Martinez

Connor Martinez — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:07:16 +0000

you dont realize that there are people who arnt able to ride bikes to work or the store or other places some people are disabled that ride cars and how would famalies get around i mean its a good idea for OLDER kids. Just think!

By: SylviaMckeen

SylviaMckeen — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:53:49 +0000

Yeah I agree. Good points really!