Originally Posted by
Chris0516
My bike(before public transportation), is my major means of transport. I can't qualify for the Car-Free segment of the cycling population. Because I have never been able to drive. So, It is mostly necessity. Not recreation. Public transportation is only a back-up for me.
I still use my bikes for utilitarian purposes because I do not have access to a car, other than occasional rentals and my wife's car (running errands for her if you see me in it). I just gave up any recreational or unnecessary bike rides.