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  1. We're trying to improving working conditions and pay.

  2. We're trying to reduce the numbers of hours a person has to work.

  3. We talk about the end of paid work being mandatory for survival.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I mean.

I guess I could sell my car and commute entirely by ebike 30 miles a day. I'd technically make it eight weeks if I did that. Wouldn't even lose my trailer! Might even be able to eat!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (3 children)

commute entirely by ebike 30 miles a day.

Is that at all feasible?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Like, kind of? That's both ways, so 15 miles one way means I could use a decent level of pedal assist. Regulations mean my ebike can't go faster than 25mph, but as long as I'm not on the highway that's fine.

Also, I'd be taking mostly farm-to-market routes. Lots of 35mph roads, mostly gravel (fortunately I have mountain bike tires and shock absorbers so gravel isn't really that bad). I've done this a few times, but doing it every day... forever because I sold my car would be seriously challenging. Especially in bad weather! I'm in Iowa, it snows tons out here!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

Ah, see, turns out we are in similar situations, including climate wise. Hence the original question

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I mean not in pedestrian and bike hostile places. But in Germany I was commuting 30km each way daily on an analog bike, no problem.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Same, would sometimes hit the Schauinsland on the way back home just for fun

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

For reference, 30km is 18.6 miles.

30 miles would be 48km.

It's feasible, but it's a pretty significant time investment!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Not just a time invesent -- if you're biking 18 miles you're going to need a shower where you're going, or you're going to need a job where you can show up drenched in sweat.

And that's not factoring in rain or snow or having to transport large objects or people.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I mean considering people drive a hour each way in many places...

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago

Yeah like, I've done it. It's not terrible.

If the weather is fine.

I wouldn't want to do it in blowing snow lol

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I know a guy that did that. Used the work gym showers before starting day.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Crud, I don't have those