Donna had left her old Pinto there, figuring she'd purchase a newer vehicle when she got here. She started using her bicycle, discovered how easy it was, and was pleased to save money. Plus it just felt good. It was a good thing to do. Then we started going grocery shopping on the bike.
Cycling feels friendlier.
There are health benefits. Easy to keep pounds off. After biking year-round for eight years in Pennsylvania, the mild winters here were easy. The time, the money. There's no need to specially exercise.