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As you know, I've been thinking about getting a bike for a number of reasons. But today has just made my decision even more firm.

I left my car on a meter and went over by about 4 minutes and got given a parking ticket! I didn't see the parking warden who left it so they must've scarpered quick or left the ticket before the time even ran out.

I'm so annoyed, I was literally a mere matter of minutes late and now I have to pay a £60 fine. It's so unfair. I don't even have the money, I'm filling out a Wonga.com loan application to pay it before it doubles.

So I'm going to bite the bullet and get myself a bike when I next get paid - I can park where I want to for free then! And no worrying about petrol, train fares, bus passes, oyster top-ups, none of it. I can't wait!