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In most cases, I can't see advantages over a used Honda Civic.I consider commute miles to be "crap" miles as in most cases the same route is taken day in and out. Half that time in the dark, dicing it out w/ pre- occupied sleepy cagers running late..Throw in the cost per mile in tires, and the math don't add up.
In short, bikes make a sensible transportation option, not simply something fun to do occasionally. Wouldn't it be nice if we had the same thing in the USA?
From April to October the bike becomes my main transportation. During riding season I put about the same number of miles per month on my bike as we put on our car any month of the year. My commute is about 20 km one way across Edmonton. Traffic is not too bad here, so my 30 min. ride to and from work is usually a great relaxation for me. Rough roads are always a challenge here, but the City is gradually repaving a lot of the worst ones, so that helps some. Potholes and sand are still hazards to watch out for in the spring though!
Increased traffic congestion, dangerous work zones, aggressive drivers, inattentive drivers.Several reasons for us all, I'm sure. But yeah, I've quit commuting because it just isn't fun in my little metro, anymore.
I'm north of Seattle and I commute on my bike, sometimes. I'm lucky to be able to start work after the worst of the rush-hour traffic is over. If I take the slab (I-405), I'll hop in the car-pool lane (which will usually keep my minimum speed up to something reasonable during these times). If the traffic is heavy, I'll usually take the back roads (although the back roads can get pretty busy at times, too). If I have to commute during the worst part of rush-hour, I take the cage and leave the bike at home (I see too many rear-ends by the side of the road to be in the middle of that mess on my bike).