I like riding my bike. Cars are good for getting places, but you step on the gas and you're there. With bikes, you push and pedal. The power of your own legs and willpower gets you there! It takes longer than by car, but the journey is so much part of the destination. :) Where I live, everyone uses cars and there isn't much of a alternate-commute culture. I will make my own way, pedal by pedal.
But forget riding my bike to places on a rainy day. Just ignore all of the above spiel and give me my car keys thank you very much. :P I am not a fan of wet socks and underwear, and water in your eyes.
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