On Living A Car-Free Lifestyle
Originally published at Behind The Lens. You can comment here or there.
I’ve been Car-Free my entire life. I’ve never gotten a Driver’s License. I’ve never needed it; I’ve gotten around by either my own two feet, a bike, or on public transit.
I recently read How To Live Well Without Owning A Car by Chris Balish, and it really made me feel good about my lifestyle choice.
Thanks to the book, I’ve fallen in love with Cycling again; it gave me that extra push to get in shape. I picked up a barely used (read: ridden twice) bike from a neighbor, a pretty sweet Iron Horse Sage Deluxe. After a tune-up, and picking up a helmet, gloves, and a bike pump, I’m ready to ride. Also, I will start training with the intent to ride in the 2009 RAGBRAI. It’s a grueling ride; 472 miles over 7 days, but I think if I start training now, I’m confident that I can do it.