| In the late spring, summer and early fall, I could ride the bike everywhere I need to go around my town.  However, to go to my parents 300 miles away, to go across town on the rare occassion I need to, or to go boating at the lake, there isn't a better option than my own car.  There is also the issue of riding in the rain and dark which I don't enjoy anymore.  In Phoenix I could do it year-round, but now it's not worth it. |