On 2018-06-25 6:55 AM, Gary wrote:

> I live one mile from 3 grocery stores. I often buy perishables as
> it's only 5 minute ride home on bicycle. On nice mornings, I'll
> often go for a bike ride on the oceanfront, then stop at a
> grocery and just buy a few things. 1-2 bags of light stuff. Easy
> to ride home quickly carrying that in one hand and still holding
> the handlebars.

It's about three miles to the closest grocery store for me. It is a good
excuse to get out for a bicycle ride.


> I'll also bet you don't ride 20 miles on a bike. You don't have
> the time...you spend it mowing your plantation sitting in your
> nifty air-conditioned KUBOKO tractor while listening to an old
> Tiny Tim CD.

I do my bike rides in the morning, before it gets hot or windy. That
leaves the afternoon to mow grass.



> Your country roads are also somewhat dangerous to bike on. Here
> at the beach I have feeder roads, bike trails, boardwalk to ride
> safer (from traffic)
I feel quite safe on my country roads.