Why? Biking is so much better.

10/20/2009 10:43:57 AM

People who work in a call center

Why?

10/20/2009 10:44:41 AM

I would take a bike - however I am not a commie, fag or a 12 year old boy.

10/20/2009 10:45:34 AM

Hey God, I'm going to take a smoke break, please don't narc on me

10/20/2009 10:45:45 AM

if i lived that close to work, i'd probably bike too.

oh who am i kidding? driving gives me time to put on my makeup and browse facebook on my blackberry.

10/20/2009 10:45:46 AM

hi.

i started an exercise program in the recent to somewhat recent past.

i'm here to tell you and everyone who'll listen (or is forced to listen) to about it, and how i'm so much better than you b/c i do it.

now, i even bike to work, or take my lunch to go biking b/c it's physical activity and is green.

i feel like i'm superior to people still behoven to automobiles, and it's another hting i can turn my nose up at.

i like that feeling

even though

i know deep inside

i'm still a prick and everyone hates me

10/20/2009 10:45:50 AM

People who physically move through space to work

Why? Teleportation is so much better.

10/20/2009 10:45:55 AM

Is it a film studies call center?

10/20/2009 10:47:30 AM

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"People who work in a call center Why?"

Man's gotta eat.

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"hi."

Hi! I just want to save money, actually.

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"People who physically move through space to work Why? Teleportation is so much better."

This would be awesome.

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"Is it a film studies call center?"

I wish! This would be a very fun job.

[Edited on October 20, 2009 at 10:48 AM. Reason : ]

10/20/2009 10:48:21 AM

GOD WAS MENTIONED IN THE INDEPENDENT WEEKLY!!!!!!!!

10/20/2009 10:50:34 AM

I'm literally the most famous person you know.

I'm currently accepting applications for my entourage.

10/20/2009 10:52:20 AM

can i be turtle so i can be your driver

which would mean i wouldnt have to do shit but smoke bud and bang out the soprano daughter

10/20/2009 10:53:11 AM

i walk.

i bike.

i scoot.

i motorcycle.

i drive.

whatever, man.

10/20/2009 10:55:39 AM

whatever, man.

10/20/2009 10:58:27 AM

thats just what i want to change into dress clothes after an hour or two hour bike ride to work

10/20/2009 10:58:29 AM

Why do you live so far away from work?

10/20/2009 10:58:52 AM

who lives next to work or would want to live close to work

10/20/2009 11:05:20 AM

lol wut????

10/20/2009 11:06:15 AM

I work in Garner and it's at least a 10-15 drive going about 60 most of the way sooooo

bump that

10/20/2009 11:07:19 AM

60 miles each way is a bit much to bike

10/20/2009 11:07:43 AM

^^And?

I work in RTP and it's a 10-15 minute drive on I-40. It takes about 35 minutes on a bike.

If there was an accident on I-40, I'd probably get there faster on a bike.

^Yeah that's a bit much. I wouldn't even want to drive that distance each day.

[Edited on October 20, 2009 at 11:08 AM. Reason : FUCK]

10/20/2009 11:08:09 AM

^ you're also propbably the moron holding traffic up

10/20/2009 11:09:06 AM

If you can't pass a bike riding on a shoulder you're probably an awful driver anyway.

10/20/2009 11:10:00 AM

^3 And? I don't give a shit how long it takes you to get to work. A) I like my sleep. B) I drive a back way and the intersection I have to go through is a mad house and I don't want to die trying to cross it. C) I don't have a bike. D) I wouldn't do it even if I DID have a bike.

[Edited on October 20, 2009 at 11:10 AM. Reason : .]

10/20/2009 11:10:23 AM

"Biking is so much better...



after they revoked my license for careless and reckless..."

10/20/2009 11:11:07 AM

^^well you responded to his thread, so don't say "who gives a shit"

[Edited on October 20, 2009 at 11:11 AM. Reason : lkjh]

10/20/2009 11:11:10 AM

Your argument was that it takes you 10-15 minutes to drive, therefore it must be too long. That's really not that bad.

10/20/2009 11:11:50 AM

I was just saying I don't give a shit how long it takes him, it's not going to convince me

^ I consider 10-15 too long because I'm impatient. So 35 minutes is just a no-go for me.

[Edited on October 20, 2009 at 11:13 AM. Reason : .]

10/20/2009 11:12:15 AM

Maybe your fat ass will.

10/20/2009 11:12:34 AM

Owned.

10/20/2009 11:12:57 AM

I drive to work because I hate the planet and navigating my old, inefficient SUV through masses of half-awake, bitter, disenfranchised wage slaves stuck on I40 makes me happy.

Or maybe its because I don't have a job right now, and therefore I don't have a work to drive to.

Either/or, your pick

10/20/2009 11:12:57 AM

that was a hip little write up

10/20/2009 11:13:50 AM

+1

10/20/2009 11:14:12 AM

Maybe my fat ass will eventually make me consider it. And maybe your holier than thou attitude will eventually make you consider removing the stick from your ass?

Who knows.

10/20/2009 11:15:00 AM

paging LunaK

10/20/2009 11:15:30 AM

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""Biking is so much better... after they revoked my license for careless and reckless..." "

haha is this true

10/20/2009 11:16:17 AM

i think we need a weigh-in

people who don't ride bikes, post your weight

10/20/2009 11:17:30 AM

shit I'm 6 foot

and I weigh 320 pounds

10/20/2009 11:17:58 AM

damn, you ate the bike

10/20/2009 11:18:51 AM

i'll ride the bike at the gym, but i won't ride an actual bike. the seats are too small and they hurt my ass!

10/20/2009 11:19:59 AM

x4^ It's not true for me...

10/20/2009 11:20:12 AM

Even though I'm unemployed, I've actually considered getting in my car and just driving up and down I40 a couple of times during morning and evening rush hour just to add to the congestion. Somehow knowing I don't actually have to go to work would make sitting in traffic with a bunch of people who do have to be at work somewhat entertaining.

10/20/2009 11:22:34 AM

glenwood near peace to brier creek seems like a bit much for biking

takes me 20min by car when i'm speeding.

10/20/2009 11:24:06 AM

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"haha is this true"

haha no

10/20/2009 11:25:40 AM

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"Hi! I just want to save money, actually."

How much money can one save when they spend a bunch of money on a bike & accessories to commute 15 miles a day? I mean, that's like three gallons of gas a week for most of us. Look at me, I save $7.50 a week wearing these tight shorts and it only cost me a thousand bucks to do it.

The bicycle is the new high horse.

10/20/2009 11:26:06 AM

why the fuck would someone get their license revoked for a careless and reckless anyway

that's not even close to reality

you stupid shit

10/20/2009 11:26:22 AM

busy fast roads, no bike lane, busy bridge, weather, poor intersections

i also need a new(er) bike and a good (not broken) helmet

if there was a bike lane the whole way i probably would ride (kinda hilly but nothing obscene)

[Edited on October 20, 2009 at 11:47 AM. Reason : s]

10/20/2009 11:27:55 AM

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"How much money can one save when they spend a bunch of money on a bike & accessories to commute 15 miles a day? I mean, that's like three gallons of gas a week for most of us. Look at me, I save $7.50 a week wearing these tight shorts and it only cost me a thousand bucks to do it. The bicycle is the new high horse."

Biking to work (prices estimated):
Bike - $700
Winter Jacket - $150
Winter tights - $100
Gloves - $50
Summer shirt - $50
Summer tights - $50
Helmet - $20
Lock - $20
Pump - $20
Misc. Accessories - $100
Gas - Not needed, free.
Parking - Not needed, free.
Insurance - Not needed, free.

Total - $1260


Car:
Car - Between $5000 and $20,000 depending on what you buy.
Gas - $100-150 per month depending on commute.
Insurance - $1000 per year or whatever your coverage is
Not including parking, repairs, etc.

Total - Between $7000 to $25,000 that's a continuous investment over the entire time you own the vehicle.

10/20/2009 11:31:22 AM

Even if I picked, say, an incredibly expensive and great commuter like the Trek Portland ($1699) and compared it to a cheap commuter, say a Toyota Yaris ($12000), the investment for the car is still a hundred times more than the bicycle.

[Edited on October 20, 2009 at 11:33 AM. Reason : FUCK]

10/20/2009 11:32:52 AM

riding a bike to work from south raleigh to rtp simply would not be practical

unless you are talking about motorcycles... in which case, I would never feel safe enough on that drive. Hell, half the mornings I would feel scared of other drivers and I am in a big ol' truck

10/20/2009 11:32:58 AM