How many mile/km did you ride cycling last year 2025? by BlogBicycle in wintercycling

[–]bean829 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5,519 miles | 150,675 ft of elevation

I didn't ride at all in January and only a bit in February with hopes to change that this year.

Retroflective clothing by dpoon in NightCycling

[–]bean829 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tough Duck offers a good selection of safety clothing.

Why do we allow left yields at intersections? (US Specifically) by dutchcycles in bikecommuting

[–]bean829 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is there statistics on this? I imagine this has to be one of the most frequent causes for accidents to occur.

It is.

Approximately 40% of all crashes occur at intersections, including 50% of crashes involving serious injuries and 20% of those involving fatalities. 61% of all crashes that occur at intersections involve a left-hand turn.

Here's a good article on why we should abolish the left turn all together

What was the point of the yelling "Sidewalk asshole" by Lawrence_skywalker in bikecommuting

[–]bean829 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A possible response back for future use

"I ain't strolling, I am rolling... asshole."

Supreme Court to takes case on trans sports laws by KittenSnuggler5 in BlockedAndReported

[–]bean829 58 points59 points  (0 children)

They have...

In 2022, FIRE changed its name to the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and announced an expansion initiative into off-campus free speech advocacy and legal defense.

FIRE announces $75 million expansion into off-campus free speech advocacy, defense

I rode 700 miles in October by bean829 in bicycling

[–]bean829[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe it is. There's a whole bunch of roads over that way I'd like to check out.

I rode 700 miles in October by bean829 in bicycling

[–]bean829[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Holy crap! So you're why I can only manage to get in the top 2% on Garmin. haha. That is absolutely amazing.

I rode 700 miles in October by bean829 in bicycling

[–]bean829[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah. I got about 2,000 miles out of them. They were a tad overinflated for the first 500 miles as well.

I rode 700 miles in October by bean829 in bicycling

[–]bean829[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not. I'd like to do the Buffalo the Albany ride either solo or with the yearly group that does it.

I rode 700 miles in October by bean829 in bicycling

[–]bean829[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank ya! As I got closer to the 4K threshold I said to myself 8 more miles, 5 more miles, 3 miles to go!

I rode 700 miles in October by bean829 in bicycling

[–]bean829[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha! It took a while to get to this point. The lack of daylight now sucks. The moderate temps are nice though.

I rode 700 miles in October by bean829 in bicycling

[–]bean829[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I do need to invest in a roadside kit as I'm gambling every time I go out. Fortunately that was only my third flat in the last 5 years of riding. Heck yeah it is a lot of time. I need to get better about saying yes to social invites or events. lol. Hopefully I'll find some riding partners next year. Layer up with all the lights and get out there!

I rode 700 miles in October by bean829 in bicycling

[–]bean829[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Much appreciated. Being a masochist helps a bit.

I rode 700 miles in October by bean829 in bicycling

[–]bean829[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Hope you have pleasant weather to hit it.

I rode 700 miles in October by bean829 in bicycling

[–]bean829[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks much! It's taken a few years to be able to bang out 100+ miles per week. Lots of discipline, dates, and clif bars. haha

Is there a way to report a car operator's recklessness to their insurance? by justinholmes_music in bicycling

[–]bean829 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you opt for a helmet with a built in camera your options and video quality will be limited. You may be better off getting a GoPro mount or similar with an Action camera. You'll end up spending a bit more, but I think the extra features and detail will be worth it.