Got rid of my last car in 93.Been riding a bike regularly since 1990 when my first cars started breaking down.I had to get to work to pay the rent. I rode my bike as a teen all over the city,got spoiled and lazy when I got my drivers license.I wanted to get back in to bike riding but had no motivation until I had to get to work when the cars broke down.I found I could ride in the winter as long as I dress warm,the body heat from pedaling takes care of the rest.My work site is only 2 miles from home but have rode as far as 12 miles to a work site in good weather.It has saved me an extra expense in car payments,insurance and maintenance plus the added benefit of getting regular exercise I can stick with,having to get to work to pay bills is motivation enough.