Anyone live car free?

I couldn't give up cars completely myself... But I have talked to a few guys that don't own one themselves. When I was in Boston, MA, I talked to a few guys that were car-less. One guy was a bike messenger that ran a fixed gear and was on it 40+ hours a week and just walked or took the train "T" to get where else he needed to go. Another was a guy that rode his fixed gear bike from Maine to Boston, went to school, then rode back home every summer. Never got a clear answer on the distance traveled in that trip though. It's quite do-able and I'd love to do so myself.... It just won't happen for me. I love driving too much.

riderman14 said:

i have been car free for 3 years now.it's not so hard if you live in a climate like i do.i do everything on "one" of my bikes.as i have found out,it's a lot easier to do it with a few different styles.i have road,mountain,hybreds,and beach cruisers.they all serve their purposes.i also have a "big tow" by yak. that i use to carry large items around with. i do have to sometimes get an occasional ride in a car from one of my friends,but they seem to understand me and appreciate my concerne for the inviornment.besides,using the barter system with them,likecookouts,fresh fish,or anything i can offer works too! ride on

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My hat is off to you. I do what I can on the single speed, but haven't got to that point... probably never will.

katvando said:

How the heck did he get his clothes and stuff he needed home for the summer?

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He could have used a trailer or had a stash in both places... Never thought to ask that part.