I’ve done well over an hour before (one way), but it definitely takes planning so not anywhere close to casual. At that point, perhaps other transportation may be used to return. And/or even if a daily/weekly occurrence, it takes discipline to do things like leave on time and stay informed throughout the day to handle weather events, plus wearing certain clothing to handle sweat and sun and rain etc. Biking is definitely preferable to walking for that level of distance/time, though I’ve done both.

More routinely, and perhaps with little notice, maybe… 20 minutes? (one way) It’s hard to say bc it depends on what stores are where, whether the purchases will fit comfortably into my bag, etc. But I’d leave at a moment’s notice for such a trip if need be and the conditions are conducive to it.

What about you: what’s your cutoff?

  • RBWells@lemmy.world
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    5 days ago

    I will walk only if getting a couple of things, about a mile or so? Electric bike if 2 bags or less and it’s a nice day. Car for weekly shopping, better store 5 miles or so, sadly my path home from work on bike doesn’t pass any grocery.