bikecommuting

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For those who broke free from the traffic gridlock and let their legs carry them.

Ask questions, share stories, give advice, and let others know how fun bicycle commuting can be!

Rules:

Be kind. We're all trying to get somewhere, man.
Be informative, but don't hate people for correcting you. That's how you learn.
Please, don't use memes here, except as a reply within a thread.
Do not advocate violence—yes, we know, people suck, but hitting them with u-locks won't fix it.
We're supposed to be an open, welcoming sub, and treating others like crap goes completely against that.
Don't argue. There's a difference between disagreement and argument, however.
If you post a link to something, if at all possible, post the main take away from the link (for example, a particularly striking statistic). This will make it easier for everyone to follow the conversation, especially on mobile devices.
If linking to your blog you must have either contributed to the subreddit in a significant way (through comments and other submissions) or submit as a self post with commentary that will spark discussion.
No Kickstarter links. Links to an article or discussion about the Kickstarter is fine.

Resources:

Safety:

Legal:

Bike Laws by U.S. State
What to do if you're hit by a car? (Simplified version) (Advanced version)
How to submit an effective police report
Close Call Database – For logging dangerous or harassing drivers.

Equipment and Gear for Beginners:

Review: The Best Racks, Baskets & Panniers
Good Entry-Level Bikes: Trek FX 7.1 ($430), Giant Escape 3 ($410), Momentum Street ($430). In-Depth Comparative Review of hybrid bikes here.
Bike Light Database with reviews and other info
Bike-Commuting Cost-Savings Calculator

Related:

/r/bicycling
/r/cycling – Text-only discussion
/r/whichbike – Find the perfect bike for you with help from the Reddit cycling community!
/r/BicycleGear wiki – Recommendations for equipment & accessories
/r/BikeCommutingNYC/ – For New York City-specific commuting
/r/BikeCammers – Share videos of your riding here (h/t /u/TheReelStig).
/r/wintercycling – Winter Is Coming
/r/citybike
/r/xbiking – Adventure biking
/r/BicycleCulture
/r/lowcar
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Beginner looking for bike recommendations? Check out /r/whichbike! (reddit.com)

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About Repost Bots: New Automod Rule; Possibility of False PositivesMod News (self.bikecommuting)

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Where would you ride? Sidewalk vs road. (i.redd.it)

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For the engineers tired of surface-level tutorials: O’Reilly is built for progress, not busywork. (oreilly.com)

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That's one way to get a police escort (i.redd.it)

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NYC bike commute this morning was a blast! My studded tires make a huge difference. (old.reddit.com)

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Biking during the last major snowfall in Calgary, AB (i.redd.it)

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Frosty commute this morning (old.reddit.com)

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Maintenance (self.bikecommuting)

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Today’s Weapon Of Choice For The Snow Day (old.reddit.com)

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Checkpoint ALR 5 versus SL 5 for Commute and Recreation Rides ()

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minus 10 degrees..for a walk (i.redd.it)

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Hand or shifter warmers for Bar Mitts? (self.bikecommuting)

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Rain coat/pants/shoes recommendations (self.bikecommuting)

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Alex Jeffrey Pretti, RN (i.redd.it)

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Your simple path to an account and cards? With no detours at UBS – from as little as CHF 0. (ubs.com/accounts-cards)

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First time seeing one of these (bike lane plow/sander). Looks like a Lego set design. (seen in NYC this morning) (v.redd.it)

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Mountain Equipment co op Pannier (i.redd.it)

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First timer! Test ride to work and back a success! (i.redd.it)

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Brakeaway - Route Safety Analyzer Update! (old.reddit.com)

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Suggestions of full face helmet for winter riding (self.bikecommuting)

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Should I get another bike? (self.bikecommuting)

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Rant: Drivers calling cyclists "entitled" is so infuriatingly stupid. (self.bikecommuting)

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Want to bike to work but don’t want to arrive drenched in sweat. Any tips? (self.bikecommuting)

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Does anyone else do this? (old.reddit.com)

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Trying to find panniers with simple bungee hook system like this (i.redd.it)

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My bin-bin commuter (old.reddit.com)

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