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[Barbirolli]

Hello, teachers
Could you tell me which is more natural, A or B ?

A In those days I didn't have enough money for a train, so I would often go back and forth by bicycle between Harajyuku and Shibuya.

B In those days I didn't have enough money for a train, so I would often ride my bicycle between Harajyuku and Shibuya.

[Harmony]

Hi Barbirolli,

Both sentences are perfectly natural. I prefer A because it gives a sense of commuting both ways, but you can use either one.

~ ~ ~ Harmony

PS It would be helpful if you would write something in the title about the nature of your question. "I need help!" is not really the subject. To give you an idea, "Which is more natural?" would have been a good subject title for this question. If you need more suggestions, you can take a look at the subject lines on the other posts. Thanks!