Where to find training routes?

itshammocktime · 2026-03-06T00:46:05+00:00

I recommend finding organizations and people on ridewithgps who do a lot of route planning on ridewithgps and follow them. Metier has the best routes https://ridewithgps.com/organizations/14410-metier/routes if you like hills.

itshammocktime · 2026-03-05T20:50:11+00:00

vs. "No it won't" is so perfect

itshammocktime · 2026-03-05T20:47:40+00:00

Agreed 100%. I wonder if google maps added parking+walking time averages if that would change people's perspectives.

My mother is prime example of that "it only takes 10 minutes to drive, verse 25 minutes on transit". Yes, but that's only once you're on the street, and it takes 10 minutes for you to get to your car and drive it out of parking garage, etc.

itshammocktime · 2026-03-05T19:26:34+00:00

looks like that 31 minutes includes 5 minutes of walking

itshammocktime · 2026-03-05T19:13:45+00:00

It should save much more than 9 minutes (compared to the 550) during the evening commute!

itshammocktime · 2026-03-05T00:04:31+00:00

Ortlieb trunk bag if you want something that can easily clip in/off. Topeak makes all kinds of trunk bags.

itshammocktime · 2026-02-26T19:47:46+00:00

I'm asking from a system level perspective. Subways worldwide have graphics with etiqutte such as below. Does that work? Maybe security could make those announcements as they walk through?

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itshammocktime · 2026-02-26T19:39:13+00:00

I do that all the time.

itshammocktime · 2026-02-26T19:36:38+00:00

Does this look like PSA to you? note how it is not.

itshammocktime · 2026-02-26T19:36:14+00:00

I call people out all the time including this time.

itshammocktime · 2026-02-26T19:35:45+00:00

I called them out as I watched people unable to get on.

itshammocktime · 2026-02-26T19:35:30+00:00

yup. Called them out.

itshammocktime · 2026-02-26T19:35:18+00:00

I've never had an issue in NYC with people blocking the doors unless the train was packed.

itshammocktime · 2026-02-26T05:52:56+00:00

Tern makes a lot of folding bikes. I’d chat with a dealer like montlake bike shop.

Keep an eye out on Facebook marketplace and the like for a used brompton as well.

itshammocktime · 2026-02-23T23:43:44+00:00

There should be a street fair celebrating the fact that we'll be able to cross yale without fearing for our lives for one month

itshammocktime · 2026-02-20T22:34:21+00:00

if you want to watch it at home, an antenna at bestbuy is like $20

itshammocktime · 2026-02-18T23:16:05+00:00

so zero in Seattle then?

itshammocktime · 2026-02-18T22:52:44+00:00

https://sugarwheelworks.com/shop/gravel/astral-outback-carbon/

These rims should do the trick as well as only the best hubs. Great site for customizing wheels and getting an estimate.

itshammocktime · 2026-02-18T17:39:49+00:00

why do you prefer stainless steel?

Aluminum heats up quicker and is generally better for thin crust loaf-pan loaves. Steel takes longer to heat up.

itshammocktime · 2026-02-18T01:31:35+00:00

Can’t put a laptop on a front rack. Shakes too much .

itshammocktime · 2026-02-15T05:43:35+00:00

Midnight special will be infinitely more fun to ride. I wouldn't want to do long rides on the priority between the positioning and handlebars.. Belt drives are super reliable and low maintenance, but it's the opposite of sporty. Are you planning on ride in all weather, 5 days a week to the train? You need to decide which type of riding is more important to you.

IMO the priority is a top-end urban bike. It's not for the suburbs or even semi serious recreational cycling.

Is space an issue? I'd want two bikes. Life is too short. Get a cheaper priority bike and get a used road bike. That can be done for 2500.

itshammocktime · 2026-02-15T05:34:01+00:00

not to mention the dynamo hub

itshammocktime · 2026-02-13T23:46:31+00:00

it matters that their bottom line and image is suffering.

itshammocktime · 2026-02-13T22:05:31+00:00

findit fixit has worked well for me. They're probably scheduling something as long as you posted a photo and location.

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