Just after publishing my book Cycling and Prolifics in Life at 10,000 miles (per season), I was forced to downsize my home which was not all bad because the apartment I found had free heat, electricity and water entirely from clean energy sources.
Author’s Book
Someone once said we are most happiest when we live more according to our values.
That being said, I recently acquired a hybrid car for rare longer distance trips. My riding to driving ratio has been about 1:1 over the last couple of years. When I was writing the book 4-5 years ago, however, the ratio had risen to 2:1 riding to driving.
My Hybrid Toyota Prius C
To protect my two bicycles and my daughter’s bicycle from the harmful elements outdoors, I keep our bicycles in my one bedroom apartment. I value my bicycles as healthy transportation. And as a result, I use them daily so mitigating weather damage to my bicycles by keeping them indoors is a top priority.
Living Room with Road Bicycle
I also have a central walk-in closet with a shelf that I use as a bench for making repairs, etc. I am now able to make most repairs or replacements on my bicycles. As I took on a repair, I acquired the tool(s) for the job and as a result have amassed a plethora of tools and knowledge. I have mainly relied on YouTube do it yourself videos or an occasional visit to a LBS mechanic.
