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rdtthoughtpolice t1_j9wy78k wrote

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It's 30KM to my work in either blazing heat or torrential rain usually. That's a no from me. Most cities are simply not designed for this. There's a couple of places in europe where they kind of make this work but I don't see it as being practical in most places.

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Roughneck16 t1_j9wybud wrote

21 for me, and it’s a trail the whole way. I just have to be selective on which days I ride.

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rdtthoughtpolice t1_j9wyrbe wrote

I own a pretty nice bike but I hate riding it. It's uncomfortable and hot and hard work. I much prefer the train.

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Electrical-Bed8577 t1_j9y2shk wrote

Remember the rockhopper? They (Specialized) make really good ebikes now. Easy peas getting around. Pricey but check the specs and shop around.

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rdtthoughtpolice t1_j9y52q9 wrote

I don't think all these bags of soil and tools are going to fit somehow

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Electrical-Bed8577 t1_j9y2odg wrote

There are options. The sooner we show all-route uptake, the more bike and e-commuter lanes will appear, as well as long country routes, connecting urban trails and bypasses. Start with weekend sports and work it your way. It's cheaper, quieter and healthier. For everyone.

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rdtthoughtpolice t1_j9y56xf wrote

Bikes only work for a tiny portion of the population. They are not a practical replacement for cars.

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