Motorcycle Commuting
I've been driving my motorcycle almost exclusively this spring. I'd like to say that it's because of the lovely weather and the beautiful drive down the Theodore Wirth Parkway. But the weather hasn't been all that lovely, and with the removal of the Lowery Ave bridge, Theodore Wirth isn't an option. Nope, it's the high price of gas that has me riding daily, and I'll tell you, nothing takes the joy out of riding a motorcycle quicker than rush hour.
At current prices ($3.79 for premium), it cost me about $.10 a mile. It costs me $.33 a mile to drive my truck (on regular). If gas hits $4.00 a gallon for regular by winter (as they're predicting), I might have to see if I can get a sidecar for the bike! Actually, If I didn't have to drive the interstate to get to work, that would be a viable option.
While I'm not for government intervention, I might support a mandatory 4 day work week. 4-10 hour days, cutting peoples driving by twenty percent, might not lower prices, but it would save everyone 20% of their own personal gas bill.
Fuel for thought.
Anyway, I went on a long ride in the country this morning, and that restored some of the joy of riding. I actually had a chance to get into fifth gear and 'blow out of some carbon'. That's code for "drive fast". I won't say how fast, as my wife is sitting her next to me and I don't want to leave a paper trail.
At current prices ($3.79 for premium), it cost me about $.10 a mile. It costs me $.33 a mile to drive my truck (on regular). If gas hits $4.00 a gallon for regular by winter (as they're predicting), I might have to see if I can get a sidecar for the bike! Actually, If I didn't have to drive the interstate to get to work, that would be a viable option.
While I'm not for government intervention, I might support a mandatory 4 day work week. 4-10 hour days, cutting peoples driving by twenty percent, might not lower prices, but it would save everyone 20% of their own personal gas bill.
Fuel for thought.
Anyway, I went on a long ride in the country this morning, and that restored some of the joy of riding. I actually had a chance to get into fifth gear and 'blow out of some carbon'. That's code for "drive fast". I won't say how fast, as my wife is sitting her next to me and I don't want to leave a paper trail.
Posted by Surly Dave on
Saturday, May 17, 2008
That said, I'm still doing a lot more riding (bicycle, not motorcycle) these days for this reason. It's a good thing, I think....
Just keep an eye out for all the dead raccoons and you'll be fine.