I used to bike to work every once in awhile last summer. It kind of sucked because it's about 4-5 miles, and I valet. So I got pretty burnt out on the way there... and then I run for about 4 hours and have to bike back... pretty tiring.

 

i walk to work, 15 - 20 minute walk.

 

I walk to work, takes about 30 steps or so to get there too

But when I am doing tree work it depends on how big the job is and how far away because if we need the trailer I end up driving, I also have the 9' bed so it gets used a lot too.

 

i need a nine foot bed in my room.

 

i drive. whether the commute was 30miles like couple years ago or 2miles last year... i drive h:

 

Giant socks? Those legs look dead. Reminds me of the "black foot" on Mr. Deeds. :chuckles:

 

I rode my bike to work for about a month when I first moved close to my job (~1.5 miles). I eventually got tired of it. I'd be hot & sweaty to start my day (this was the month of June), and it would take me a while to cool down. This sucked in an office environment, when I'm always wearing button-ups/polos and slacks. I'd also have re-do the hair when I got in due to helmet head.

But the biggest reason I stopped was traffic. Downtown Denver is not a bike friendly place, unlike Boulder where I'd lived before. There are no bike lanes, and the sidewalks are narrow, disjointed, and cluttered with people. People also drive really fast out of alleys without checking the sidewalks (I almost got demolished by a garbage truck). So after a couple of days on the sidewalks I took to the streets. The lack of bike lanes means I have to ride with the traffic, and drivers aren't respectful of your space AT ALL. I almost got my handlebars clipped several times.

So even though I'm only 1.5 miles from the office I drive or ride the motorcycle in everyday. Too many negatives to riding the bike.

 

I usually take the bus to work so I don't get hot and sweaty, but tend to walk home. It is about 15-20 minutes by foot or by bus (waiting, some walking) but I haven't had a car in almost three years. Talk about saving money.

 

you got nothin' on my calves h:

 

i would ride my bike to work if i didnt wear a suit and more importantly, if i didnt live on top of a hill.

taking the bus just seems like it would take too long and I dont even know where the nearest bus stop to my house is...

in the end, i live < 5 miles from my office so i dont really care about gas... a tank of gas lasts me 2+ weeks.