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5 years car-free now; take the bus when the weather gets too crappy to ride (usually deep snow/ice). I have 2 trailers, but one is semi-retired, as it's older than my 'tween' daughter. Can haul a week's groceries for 8 in that new one!
Never actually calculated the savings, but my estimates have been $1K/year, based on insurance/gas/maintenance; so, by that reckoning, my bike -- upgrades, new necessary parts and all -- is paid for by the savings as of five months ago! And while I am still looking at upgrades and ID'ing parts that need 'replenishing' (tires, etc.), I am looking at a good 2 more years of savings before I even think about retiring this one!
Oh, and that doesn't include the health club membership I didn't have to buy to stay in the shape I'm in!
Sure, my sister/her hub/her kids that live with me have a car and a van; but they do their thing, I do mine. I've been behind the wheel once this year. Don't miss it.
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