Comments on: We’re Driving Less http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/2008/05/27/were-driving-less/ Where There's Snow, There's Firepower Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:18:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: karrde http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/2008/05/27/were-driving-less/#comment-23932 karrde Wed, 28 May 2008 16:40:29 +0000 http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/?p=3556#comment-23932 I bicycle to work, (2 miles) and usually carry a change of clothes in a back-pack. (I feel like I'm back at college, travelling on foot or bike with a backpack...) Of course, there are also cargo-racks that will mount over the rear wheel. It will change the aerodynamics and weight distribution on the bicycle, but allow cargo to be carried off of the back of the rider. I bicycle to work, (2 miles) and usually carry a change of clothes in a back-pack. (I feel like I’m back at college, travelling on foot or bike with a backpack…)

Of course, there are also cargo-racks that will mount over the rear wheel. It will change the aerodynamics and weight distribution on the bicycle, but allow cargo to be carried off of the back of the rider.

]]> By: Sebastian http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/2008/05/27/were-driving-less/#comment-23890 Sebastian Wed, 28 May 2008 01:45:58 +0000 http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/?p=3556#comment-23890 Pennsylvania is pretty heavily nuclear. About 40% of my power is generated by splitting atoms. Another 45% is coal. Considering that electric drive is far far more efficient than ICE engines, and considering that a coal fired power plant has a much higher efficiency than ICE engines, you do shift some carbon to the power plant, but overall it's better. Pennsylvania is pretty heavily nuclear. About 40% of my power is generated by splitting atoms. Another 45% is coal. Considering that electric drive is far far more efficient than ICE engines, and considering that a coal fired power plant has a much higher efficiency than ICE engines, you do shift some carbon to the power plant, but overall it’s better.

]]> By: Billll http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/2008/05/27/were-driving-less/#comment-23888 Billll Wed, 28 May 2008 01:29:00 +0000 http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/?p=3556#comment-23888 Electric vehicles run on coal. Follow the cord back and see. Electric vehicles run on coal. Follow the cord back and see.

]]> By: VariableFeedback http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/2008/05/27/were-driving-less/#comment-23885 VariableFeedback Tue, 27 May 2008 23:39:11 +0000 http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/?p=3556#comment-23885 The distance really is the differentiating factor. My 5 mile drive home is about a 15 minute drive versus a 20 minute ride. So for me, biking is not really a large time commitment. For longer distance drives, the difference between driving and biking times increases, and biking can start to take up more of your day. The distance really is the differentiating factor. My 5 mile drive home is about a 15 minute drive versus a 20 minute ride. So for me, biking is not really a large time commitment. For longer distance drives, the difference between driving and biking times increases, and biking can start to take up more of your day.

]]> By: Sebastian http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/2008/05/27/were-driving-less/#comment-23884 Sebastian Tue, 27 May 2008 23:31:53 +0000 http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/?p=3556#comment-23884 Then again, I'm 25 miles from work :) Then again, I’m 25 miles from work :)

]]> By: Sebastian http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/2008/05/27/were-driving-less/#comment-23883 Sebastian Tue, 27 May 2008 23:31:32 +0000 http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/?p=3556#comment-23883 I rode to work once. If I had a bike trail that gave me a nearly straight shot and had showers at work, I'd consider doing it regularly. But minus those two things, it's too hazardous, and I do get too sweaty. I rode to work once. If I had a bike trail that gave me a nearly straight shot and had showers at work, I’d consider doing it regularly. But minus those two things, it’s too hazardous, and I do get too sweaty.

]]> By: VariableFeedback http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/2008/05/27/were-driving-less/#comment-23882 VariableFeedback Tue, 27 May 2008 23:28:35 +0000 http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/?p=3556#comment-23882 As someone who bikes to work somewhat frequently (5 miles each way), it can be done. Drive multiple sets of your work clothes in on rainy days and you can be set for a week or so. If you go in early in the morning, it won't be too hot yet, and if you don't ride hard, you shouldn't generate much sweat. You can always wash your face when you arrive. I ride in because I enjoy it. If it looks like it is going to rain, be too hot or too cold, or I have to go somewhere after work, I just drive and don't worry about it. Even if you only commute 1/4 of the year, you'll still see some benefit in terms of money and health. Plus, I always feel better in the morning at work when I arrive after biking than after driving. As someone who bikes to work somewhat frequently (5 miles each way), it can be done. Drive multiple sets of your work clothes in on rainy days and you can be set for a week or so. If you go in early in the morning, it won’t be too hot yet, and if you don’t ride hard, you shouldn’t generate much sweat. You can always wash your face when you arrive. I ride in because I enjoy it. If it looks like it is going to rain, be too hot or too cold, or I have to go somewhere after work, I just drive and don’t worry about it. Even if you only commute 1/4 of the year, you’ll still see some benefit in terms of money and health. Plus, I always feel better in the morning at work when I arrive after biking than after driving.

]]> By: RedneckInNY http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/2008/05/27/were-driving-less/#comment-23878 RedneckInNY Tue, 27 May 2008 21:49:51 +0000 http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/?p=3556#comment-23878 If I could, I'd ride my bike to work every day. I'm only 4 miles between home and office, but alas, I still have to meet with clients and I surely can't do that if I'm all sweaty and stinky. Then there's the days when it rains or snows. If I could, I’d ride my bike to work every day. I’m only 4 miles between home and office, but alas, I still have to meet with clients and I surely can’t do that if I’m all sweaty and stinky. Then there’s the days when it rains or snows.

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