Would you consider using a bicycle for transportation?

[AlmostStock]

Many people consider an automobile not only a necessity, but also the only way to get to anywhere they want to go, even when it is only a few miles or blocks away. My question is, do/would you ever consider using a bicycle as a form of transportation to get to work/school, or run local errands? Please explain the reason for your vote. Thanks.

Edit: I couldn't get poll to post. Damn work computer.

1. Yes, as often as possible
2. Yes, at least sometimes
3. Maybe, if...
4. No, almost never
5. No, absolutely not.

[WickedNYCowboy]

I do consider it a form of transportation but usually when I am too intoxicated to drive/not in a rush to get anywhere. My friend and I share a bicycle because he saved it from my trash(mom threw out while I wasn't home) and he fixed it up, so in return I let him use it as well.

[00accord44]

For some reason I feel like I'm both too old and too young to be on a bike. I'm 23 now, if I was under 18 I'd look like a typical high school student that doesn't have a car yet (even though that doesn't help gettin the ladies) If I was 35 I'd look like a health-conscious adult trying to get/stay in shape. But at my age I'd look odd. Plus I'm 6'5 so I'd look stupid all hunched over to the handlebars

Also, the only time riding a bike would be practical for me is to and from work. Its not too far and I don't have anything to carry. Everywhere else I go I'm picking somebody up, or have stuff to carry around, or have to go way farther than I'd consider riding on a bike.

[bluevp00]

It would have to depend on where I lived. If I lived in an entirely urban setting then I could live with just a bicycle, it would make parking easier. But wherever it is would have to be in a place with a mild or no winter. Riding a bike in the snow isn't something that I would want to do.

[Gohan Ryu]

Considering the fact that I pay $70+ a week for gas to get to/from work, and the fact that I am a fanatical mountainbiker I would say yes, I would consider it. The only reason I don't do it is because there are too many idiots on the road who drive like assholes (especially in Los Angeles). Wilshire and Olympic Blvd are like death traps for bikers.

[00accord44]

Originally Posted by bluevp00

Riding a bike in the snow isn't something that I would want to do.

I remember when I rode my bike to school everyday from 6th - 8th grade. Mile and a half one way... during Chicago winter. The way I figured, I had two options

A) Ride for 10 minutes while freezing my ass off and trying to minimize snow/ice skidding or

B) Walk for 45 minutes and freeze my ass off while trying to minimize snow/ice slipping

[Polygon]

Added the poll for you.

[my99cavy]

Originally Posted by AlbanyCartel

Biking is good for exercise, but I'd feel like douche locking it to a bike rack or lamp post, or something.

lol

[Nicole8188]

I do it when I can, but everything is so far away from each other here. When I'm home I do all the time.

I don't have a style, and I don't mind that it keeps me in shape.

[ericn1300]

I would but the drive is to much fun. About an hour of this: http://www.geocities.com/ericn1300/BHroad.jpg Notice nobody else on the road, perfect for Pontiac Exitement.

[Andydg]

I would if everything wasn't 15-20 miles away from where I live. I have been riding my dirt bike to my friends' houses when I can get away with it.

[2strokebloke]

I actually use my bicycle more often than I use my car, but I drive my car longer distances - so I guess technically I use my my car more - just less frequently.

[skibum1111]

I would bike more, but its 25 miles one way to work, so that's out of the question. Plus I paid more for my mountain bike than I did for my car (insert cheap car joke here), and I don't want some idiot stealing what I worked my ass off for.

[freakray]

When I was really hard up and couldn't afford to put gas in my car, anywhere I could ride my bicycle to, I did. Actually got places quicker by bike too

[speediva]

I work about 20+ miles away from where I live (and it's about to be even further for the next few months...) so bicycling isn't really an option as highways are the only way to get there from here [/Pittsburgh joke]. I take my motorcycle on longish drives like to and from work when the weather is nice. Otherwise, I would rather walk if it's less than 15 or so blocks.