Pedals of Fire: Pedal for Hire – Episode 1

[Subby]

I bow down to you. No way in hell I could make it through a day doing that.

[TwoWheelsDC]

Nice job! If my wife and I are downtown and need a pedicab, we’ll look for you.

FWIW, just as a tip for future Nats Park>Barracks Row fares, if you cut up 1st to K, then over to 5th and up to Virginia, then over to 8th SE, it’s more of an even grade than if you take M directly to 8th. It’s also slightly more sheltered from the wind.

[Vicegrip]

Thanks for the interesting peek into a day in a life.

[Tim Kelley]

Fascinating. Do you have any photos to share?

What did you do for food, water and bathrooms?

Was the money you made pretty average for a driver?

[rcannon100]

So….. did you make any money or have you eaten all of your profits??

Did they cut down the number of days you are furloughed? I have heard ppl are getting revised notices, significantly cutting down the furlough days.

[Justin Antos]

This is awesome. I’m curious – how is your chariot geared to haul 300 lbs? And where do you store it?

[Greenbelt]

In my opinion, the pedigaps have been great for the downtown and mall areas. Some are also great tourguides — I can hear them explaining what goes on in each building they go past. Wishing you the best!

[creadinger]

Your story confirmed that I could never do that job. When our furlough days start in June (probably) I’ll have to be content to ride my own bike not making money. I’m looking forward to reading future episodes.

Will you be tracking your pedicab mileage with Strava? That could be interesting? Make sure to note that the bike + passengers etc is like 300 pounds and your wattage and suffer scores will go WAY up.

This past Sunday I did a lap of HP and as I turned west on E. Basin Dr I passed a pedicab. The guy was chatting away to the passengers who looked like they were enjoying themselves. Being a good guide may really help your earnings.

[Bilsko]

I totally forgot to post to the 1/8th thread yesterday! I’m pretty certain that I saw you on 15th right by the Washington Monument. Red shirt, if I recall.

[Mikey]

@Bilsko 48083 wrote:

I totally forgot to post to the 1/8th thread yesterday! I’m pretty certain that I saw you on 15th right by the Washington Monument. Red shirt, if I recall.

Yes, that was probably me. I wore a Bryce Harper T-shirt, and had my Freezing Saddles Scarf tied around my waist like a scabbard. I figured people have to remember me right?

[Mikey]

@rcannon100 48062 wrote:

So….. did you make any money or have you eaten all of your profits??

Did they cut down the number of days you are furloughed? I have heard ppl are getting revised notices, significantly cutting down the furlough days.

Yes, they cut our days from 22 (ugh) to 14 (ugh). As I told my wife, it’s like buying a nice Disk Trucker one month, then throwing it into the river, and then doing that again for the next 4 months. Now I guess it’s only 3.5 disk truckers I get to hurl into the Potomac.

[Bilsko]

@essigmw 48089 wrote:

Yes, they cut our days from 22 (ugh) to 14 (ugh). As I told my wife, it’s like buying a nice Disk Trucker one month, then throwing it into the river, and then doing that again for the next 4 months. Now I guess it’s only 3.5 disk truckers I get to hurl into the Potomac.

As a Disc Trucker owner, I strongly disapprove of this behavior.

[jopamora]

@Bilsko 48096 wrote:

As a Disc Trucker owner, I stronly disapprove of this behavior.

As not an owner of a Disc Trucker, I approve of this behavior. Where along the Potomac are you going to throw the Disc Truckers and at what datetime?

[Mikey]

@jopamora 48101 wrote:

As not an owner of a Disc Trucker, I approve of this behavior. Where along the Potomac are you going to throw the Disc Truckers and at what datetime?

From analogy overlook, on the neverland bridge. Just look for the spot on the Potomac with tailwinds from every direction.

[Mikey]

The real question is, with a cash business do I claim all tips for my taxes? Or is it better to claim everything then try to deduct all of my bike parts, gear, clothing, coffee, hot dogs, etc as a business expense?

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