Here's what I'm going to do: I will keep a running total of how much $$$ I save by leaving my car at home and riding my bicycle instead.
My work commute is a 22 mile ( of course 44 miles round trip ) drive from home to Channel 2. That's certainly not as long of a trip as some folks, but everyone's budget and driving habits have become altered/strained by the ridiculous fuel costs.
Sad image of the times. The person who bought gas before me couldn't afford a full gallon. (above photo)
My 4 door V6 powered car with a manual transmission returns decent mileage at 22-25mpg round trip- so how much does it cost for me to simply drive to work?
For easy math, let's assume 22mpg and gasoline at $3.50 per gallon. That's $7 on gasoline alone (plus $1 in tolls) for five to six trips to KJRH per week. This comes out to about $50 a week commuting! $50 a week x about 50 work weeks a year= $2,500 a year! And just think if gas hits $4 or $5 a gallon!
I began riding my bike to work last year for "fun" and for my fitness, but with the idea of dropping $3,000 a year in gas just to drive to work means I need to change my lifestyle.
My goal: ride my bike to work an average of twice per week. How much $$$ can be saved?...stay tuned!
(above photo) I snapped this picture with my phone while pedaling to work. I was moooooving along at 17mph.