Thing's I'm learning from car-free living


I thought it might be interesting to capture some experiences of life without a car. I'll add to the list as new things come up.
  • Time is relative. When making a round trip bike ride on the same route, one direction may take 5 minutes, while the other may take 15.
  • A terrier can smell the dog park from 1/2 a mile away.
  • I doubt I'll be buying mega-sized packages of toilet paper for a while.
  • Riding a bus is interesting.
  • The first few times you ride a bike after not riding for a long time, you don't know how to get started, you don't know how well the breaks work, and you're afraid of cars. Be prepared to look like a dork.
  • Walking in the rain is fun.

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  1. Carol DouglasMay 11, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    I love my bike!

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  2. RonMay 20, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Part of me misses being car free (when I lived in the city on the subway line). As soon as I got the car I put on weight. Less walking, less cycling. Where I am now I need the car, but I felt more motivated to go for long city walks then. Oh yes, a car is a money pit too.

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  10. Mint Auto TraderDecember 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM

    Living car-free definitely gives a fresh perspective on daily life! From discovering how time feels different on bike rides to enjoying simple moments like walking in the rain, it’s amazing how much you notice when you slow down. Thanks for sharing these fun insights!

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