markoc":3barwx93 said:I'm not arguing it hasn't increased. It clearly has. My point is that an extra £5 or £10 on a tank of petrol can be offset by making choices elsewhere in terms of the use of disposable cash.
The Ken":3il60yk1 said:markoc":3il60yk1 said:I'm not arguing it hasn't increased. It clearly has. My point is that an extra £5 or £10 on a tank of petrol can be offset by making choices elsewhere in terms of the use of disposable cash.
I think you might find it has reached the point for some people where the family takes priority over the cost of visiting a bike ride. £10 on a tank of petrol is a lot for one journey - adds a £5 to the cost of a normal Macretro run for me. It means I have cut back on rides I travel to and parts buying in favour of keeping the kids treats like the once a month chinese carryout.
I'm not hard up either but I think everyone is feeling the impact of the petrol price rises either through their cars or at the supermarket. I just think it is getting to the point where everyone has noticed the increases and it will get worse before it gets better.
elPedro666":145ngohw said:But like folks have said, drive steady (I get TWICE the mileage at 60mph that I get at 75! :shock, squeeze others in the car and just bite it (if you can) because the riding, the bikes and the people of RB are always well worth it!
gtRTSdh":2jquvtnv said:elPedro666":2jquvtnv said:But like folks have said, drive steady (I get TWICE the mileage at 60mph that I get at 75! :shock, squeeze others in the car and just bite it (if you can) because the riding, the bikes and the people of RB are always well worth it!
For that to be true I suspect you must drive a guzzling 4x4 or largeish van?
elPedro666":30uu9zu9 said:Never! You have permission to shoot me if I ever buy a 4x4 that isn't destined for the mud. A van on the other hand would be very handy!
But neither, it's an old LPG Volvo, because I'm hating the fuel prices too.
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