The class system is designed for these arguments. I'm fine with class 2 in lanes and paths, but now we can discuss ebikes and where they belong without confusion. And regulators for parks, towns, etc can make it very clear in their signage.
You're probably at the edge of the bus line. There's a usually very empty bus every 30 minutes just a block away from me. I took that bus a few times and realized that my neighborhood is the turn around for it. Most of the folk on it have gotten off by the time it loops through.
This situation of empty busses at houses makes sense too. Why would a bus be full at the edge of town? It needs passengers first and they won't accumulate until the bus is near populated spots like downtown. And why would a city pay for empty busses when they could route them in better areas?
There's evidence they are being used as an alternative to more polluting modes: https://theconversation.com/the-worlds-280-million-electric-bikes-and-mopeds-are-cutting-demand-for-oil-far-more-than-electric-cars-213870
Yeah, it's a hit or miss kind of thing. Some folk have zero issues with them. Also the nice thing with derailleurs is their cheap access to the huge gear range and count of cassettes.
Still, one of NJB's talking points in his love letter to the omafiets is the lack of a derailleur. I'm taking that as a hard requirement of finding a US equivalent bike.
I ran across the Elecra but the issue I have is they run derailleurs. Derailleurs are just not as reliable as a fixed or internally geared bike. They're easily bent, causing shifting headaches, and their exposure makes them susceptible to dirt and ice.
All my bikes have them, hence my often used and favorite tool is a derailleur hanger alignment tool.
Absolutely. My comment is about why a regulation would be 2 hours when today we can get more capable, air rated parts. US regulation is lagging behind, but it was based on what was within reach 20+ years ago. Heck, I bet most craft would eventually become 25 hours voice recording as older standard recorders become no longer available.
-20 isn't so bad. Neither is the winter gear, assuming you go outside at all during winter, as it's the same gear as going out for a walk.
Studded tires are nice, but also not necessary if there's proper bike infrastructure. Plowing bike lanes goes a long way.
There's no way we'll know this soon but, given there's been a huge push at the SEC to clamp down on crypto-related financial crimes[1], I wouldn't want to be anywhere near this debacle.
Before I go, I'll just leave this link: Report Suspected Securities Fraud or Wrongdoing.
- Dot your i's and cross your t's with crypto and dancing with the SEC. LBRY failed to register as a security when they pre-mined and yesterday it sank their company. Charges are pressed in bursts of new cases almost every month.
What an unfortunate outcome. I hope his family and friends remember their good times together.
Hopefully John's death helps push for even safer cyclist and pedestrian infrastructure in Tucson. They're one of the best, perhaps the best, cycling city in Arizona. Residents there will provide political backing behind building safer streets.
I'm not familiar with that YouTube channel, but the story absolutely repeats itself. A business will eventually die if it cannot turn around its finances and cannot raise money.
One option I haven't seen suggested is a wag bag. They're a bag you do your business into that solidifies everything and makes it safe to dispose into the nearest garbage can. You'll see them used by no-trace backpackers, climbers, and dispersed campers. Carry one in your bike's bag and rest assured you have a fast and traceless method.
Don't forget to bring sanitizer or dry leaf soap for hand cleaning.
I use Cleanwaste brand, but there are plenty of choices out there. Find a local manufacturer of them.
Additionally, carry extra TP or bring a bottle-top bidet. The kits tend to not have much TP included.
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I'm hopeful. This measure forces visibility of progress and allows any regular citizen to sue the city if they try to weasel out. I can't imagine a city politician taking a position of "we're going to fight this ridiculous lawsuit about not installing a wider sidewalk for as long as it takes." That's a real bad look, especially given this measure passed 65% for, 35% against. It would be political suicide.