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It's car registration time, and I was surprised to find that I've driven less than 1,500 km in the last year.

On the other hand, I'm now averaging about 500km per month on my #bicycle.

When there were jobs in the mix, petrol was about $60/week, then post-work about $60/month. Now that I've become a middle-aged guy who rides a lot but refuses to wear lycra, I spend about $60/year.
($60= a tankful)

So, the $ spent on a bike < petrol savings.
Therefore I need to spend more on #AliExpress #cycling goodies. 🤪

Also, I've discovered low-km, or pay-as-you-drive car insurance.
Initial investigation looks like my premium will drop by about $1,000 🤯
So, I'll be able to afford *another* bike.🎉

Also also, despite my weight staying exactly the same as it's been forever, my resting heart rate has dropped from 85-ish, to 55-ish over the two years in which I've accidentally become a bike rider.

🚴♂️

Thanks to a couple of mastodon folk who contributed at pivotal moments - a technical point which got me into doing my own maintenance, and an attitudinal one which has helped habituate riding.

#bike #BikeTooter #cycling