My recent experiences of cycling on the whole, have been so positive and successful that I have taken the plunge. I’ve moved my car onto pastures new and I’m relying entirely on a combination of cycling and public transport to get around.
So far it has all been quite sophisticated, including a trip at the weekend to meet some friends for a nice pub lunch with my two young children in tow.
My outgoings are now completely fixed with no hidden extra costs, so budgeting has become so much easier. I have time to relax – okay I’m waiting for or sitting on a train – but it’s good thinking time in which I am not forced to concentrate. I can write, draw, read or even shut my eyes.
And with all the extra cycling, in just a couple of weeks I’ve become a lot fitter and shifted all those extra pounds gained at Christmas. The regular dose of endorphins with each burst of exercise is keeping me happy despite the gloomy winter weather.
In the time leading up to the sale of the car, I was feeling very apprehensive but now I realise I can get still to most places and the journey becomes an interesting and enjoyable part of the excursion.
If you are in a situation where you do not need a car, I really do recommend considering the possibility of doing without it entirely!
Tags: car free, cycling, cyclist, fixed out goings, green, happy, saving money, sustainable travel
