How are gas prices affecting your riding?

Mpmffitz · **Posted:** Sat May 12, 2012 7:07 am

Yes Im back from lurking, but seriously.

I dont drive nearly as far to ride as I used to.

What price of gas will break Californians to really start carpooling.

KingOfTheHill · **Posted:** Sat May 12, 2012 7:26 am

For the most part I've been riding to MTRP from my house since early last year. 8 miles of road to the Grasslands and then the fun starts. Figured $5 in gas or 16 round trip miles of improved fitness. I still drive to other places though.

We try to carpool to farther trails like Noble, Vail, etc.

K2Brandon · **Posted:** Sat May 12, 2012 7:50 am

I'd probably drive to mammoth more often but it costs me half of my paycheck to get there.... Gas kills me! :evil:

Mpmffitz · **Posted:** Sat May 12, 2012 8:02 am

Im thinking I'll see cars and trucks packed with riders when gas gets to $6.50.

ajdonner · **Posted:** Sat May 12, 2012 8:25 am

Had plans to ride Noble with a few friends today, plans fell through late Fri. Mainly given the cost of gas and a little not feeling like going solo, I'll ride somewhere local today. Sitting here watching the end of the first climbing stage of the Giro, I think I'll play roadie today and ride from my front door. So $4.29/gallon.

Kimba · **Posted:** Sat May 12, 2012 4:29 pm

Not much since most of my rides are local but I find myself thinking about it when driving over half an hour

Broke That · **Posted:** Sat May 12, 2012 5:31 pm

I made a pact (with myself) not to drive ONE mile more than I need to.
Soooooo...that means I ride the road more often than I used to.
We also package trips out of town. I might get dropped off at Sycamore Canyon while she shops in Santee, we then meet up for the trip home.
The gallons of fuel we use have been cut way down.
Mothers Day with my son in Tierrasanta? Isn't that near MTRP?

Dirt Mogul · **Posted:** Sat May 12, 2012 5:32 pm

Riding PQ from my house seems to make a lot of sense....not making any longer trips due to gas cost!

Quadad · **Posted:** Mon May 14, 2012 8:52 am

I have been riding to my rides instead of driving, so really I am hoping tire prices come down, then I will be golden.

Dirtrider · **Posted:** Mon May 14, 2012 9:18 am

not much at all since I have riding literately behind the house. Might drive a bit but no big deal

mtbchip · **Posted:** Mon May 14, 2012 9:52 am

KingOfTheHill wrote:

For the most part I've been riding to MTRP from my house since early last year. 8 miles of road to the Grasslands and then the fun starts. Figured $5 in gas or 16 round trip miles of improved fitness. I still drive to other places though.

We try to carpool to farther trails like Noble, Vail, etc.

^^ Same for me. But my ride to the entrance to the "Grasslands" is 4.4 miles. 6.5 to Mast & Medina for a "ride with the Marines" :wink:

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