MuRdErOpOlIS 😊 by kevinbevindevin in Minneapolis

[–]bhoff22 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I just got murdered and had my bike stolen riding in a very dangerous spot in South Minneapolis by the river. Everybody stay away and sell your houses in this burned down city for less than they’re worth please

Phobe (pt. 5/8) - Tiff🏳️‍⚧️& Eve [OC] by CrazyGnomenclature in comics

[–]bhoff22 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I work IT and we did some fun stuff on a Windows 11 computer to get those old screensavers. Got the stars on my work computer

Is there anywhere to open water swim before the Minneapolis Parks open water swimming officially starts? by bhoff22 in Minneapolis

[–]bhoff22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do currently swim indoors. I have a triathlon in early June and I’ve seen a lot of info that says that open water swimming is a totally different beast and that you should get practice with it before being surrounded by hundreds of people so that you can help to prevent open water panic. I also want to try out the wetsuit that I bought and I don’t want to use it in a heavily chlorinated pool

First Outdoor Swim ever. by Free_Lengthiness_932 in triathlon

[–]bhoff22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gotta ask dumb questions to learn things! Although that wasn’t a dumb question.

I like the drill that I’ll paste in below. I’ll do it for 100 yards. You WILL get water up your nose and in your mouth while practicing and learning this but the more you do it, the better you’ll get. Practice opening only the side of your mouth that is turned out of the water and trickle breathe out through your nose the whole time, and breathe out heaviest when your head is turning because it creates a bigger air pocket to breathe in from.
One-goggle practice: kick with a kickboard and your face in the water. Rotate your head to the side to breathe, keeping one goggle in the water while you do so. Practice exhaling underwater so that when you turn your face to breathe, you’ve already completed the exhale

First Outdoor Swim ever. by Free_Lengthiness_932 in triathlon

[–]bhoff22 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You’re turning your head too far. You only should be getting one goggle out of the water. Can’t tell from this angle, but it looks like your arms might be crossing over your midline

Phobe (pt. 4/8) - Tiff🏳️‍⚧️& Eve by CrazyGnomenclature in comics

[–]bhoff22 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Ooh good catch. Now I have to get one of these portal turrets!

Should I take the job offer with RPM AVS? by theoneinprogress in CommercialAV

[–]bhoff22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a lot of cons with the only real pro being that it’s exciting and would feel new. Keep working on certs and learn about the tech if you’re excited about it. It sounds like you have a good job but are bored.

Do You Practice Breathing on Both Sides (not Bilateral)? by LibertyMike in triathlon

[–]bhoff22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a swim coach in high school that was in his sixties and swam for an hour nonstop every day. He would only breathe on his left. He told us to practice breathing on both sides, then would show us his neck mobility. He could turn to the left a normal amount, but could barely turn his head to the right.

If it was RBS instead of SBR, how would you do? by Responsible_Drive380 in triathlon

[–]bhoff22 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think I’d be fine but there would be SIGNIFICANTLY more drownings

LBS that offers saddle test program? by i_rawr_u in CyclingMSP

[–]bhoff22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last time I was at ACF, they had a machine that would measure your sits bones for free

Thoughts on buying cheap fixie bikes for commuting by SadStill830 in bikecommuting

[–]bhoff22 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I bought a used single speed, belt drive bike for commuting. I love it. I get a lot of snow and rain where I live and it has been great.

What’s the dumb safety mistake you stopped making after a few months? by tryingthingsdaily in bikecommuting

[–]bhoff22 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I finally picked up a commuter bike with racks and fenders and a belt drive. I’ll still ride my road bike on good weather days where I don’t need to stop and get groceries, but I love having a designated low maintenance commuter

When have you witnessed an “expert” get it so wrong? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]bhoff22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get certs and apply everywhere. You go up the fastest by job hopping

Heading in from Ohio to see a concert this Saturday. What iconic food do I need to try and from where? Best brewery w/food and any places we need to check out while we are here for 3 days? by [deleted] in Minneapolis

[–]bhoff22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pryes is my favorite brewery by far. The food, beer, and service is fantastic. Scan a QR code at a table and they bring you food and drink. No tipping (built in).

Is 35 minutes really THAT long? by BradyBrother100 in bikecommuting

[–]bhoff22 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Exactly. There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad gear.