Although it sounds simple enough, the move to embrace a slow cycling movement could have a much more lasting impact on those who embrace it

I need this as a reminder every now and again. Even on my cargo I feel like I have to go fast as a defense mechanism for my suburban town.

  • mekkagodzilla@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I don’t know, I feel the need to cycle faster than all the electric scooters and bikes around me, it’s a matter of stupid pride I guess.

  • Sundance@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    There’s a lot to be said with merging as fast or faster than traffics.

    When you can reduce the number of obstacles you have to track it’s easier to start safe

    I ride with lots of annoying lights, high vis, distinctive cowboy helmet, take the lane, always my rear view glasses mirror.

    I ride aggressive and assertive in traffic/busy towns and chill waaaay back off road and on paths.

    Except of course when I don’t….

    • speedpotato@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Dude same, I got my hi-viz vest and gloves. The light up harness has been a lifesaver! I have been playing around with the idea of getting a outfit of fully retro reflective clothing.

      I’d rather annoy people than ever hear the words I didn’t see you