• Che Banana@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    Left LA in 2018. went from a 10min bikeride (1.25hr workout) to a 3-5hr commute because “promotion”… now I don’t even have a license, i run my 70 seat restaurant via cargo bike just fine (only meats, beer/wine delivery).

    went from a 2-3hr drive to the beach (++ parking fees) to 5 min bike, 10 min walk to one of several beaches.

    multiple mountain hiking trails within 20 min, bus/train with regular service etc.

    We could not be happier in our little slice of socialist hell…

    • zeekaran@sopuli.xyz
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      1 year ago

      Where at? And how much did it cost ya? I’ve been wanting to move to a more bike friendly area but even with $150k down my mortgage would double and I’d lose two paying roommates.

    • dystop@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      I live in a tropical country… I would love to cycle to work but (i) roads are a living hell and (ii) it’s hot and humid af and i look like I fell into the ocean after a 20-minute ride.

      (i) is fixable with good infrastructure, (ii) isn’t :(