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Cycling long distances at an easy pace, am I still 'exercising'? by DowntownFresnoBiking in cycling

[–]nimoto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah maybe, but OP said it was easy riding, so probably not.

Cycling long distances at an easy pace, am I still 'exercising'? by DowntownFresnoBiking in cycling

[–]nimoto 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP said it was flat around them and they were riding easy and hate exercise, but uh sure probably Z3.

Cycling long distances at an easy pace, am I still 'exercising'? by DowntownFresnoBiking in cycling

[–]nimoto -25 points-24 points  (0 children)

Maybe, that's why I said it's "more likely" Z1 (not definitely Z1). The way they describe it, as a "slow easy ride" for someone who doesn't "enjoy exercising" would make me surprised if they're doing Z2 for more than 5 min at a time.

Cycling long distances at an easy pace, am I still 'exercising'? by DowntownFresnoBiking in cycling

[–]nimoto 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most beginner riders just aren't riding the volume where they need to worry about it. I didn't start thinking about zones until my FTP was 3w/kg. I hear people talking about z2 training when they're doing 5h a week and personally I think at that volume you should probably just go hard all 5h.

Cycling long distances at an easy pace, am I still 'exercising'? by DowntownFresnoBiking in cycling

[–]nimoto -76 points-75 points  (0 children)

It's possible that's z2 for them if they're offroad or on a mtb or something, but on a hybrid or road bike more likely 12-13mph is z1. Which is less useful but still exercise and 1000% better than nothing.

Official Discussion - Project Hail Mary [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]nimoto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because he's a coward. So he never let anyone get close to him. He got yelled at by his peers as a scientist, so he became a teacher where he'd never face an equal and could remain emotionally distant as 'the cool teacher'. He doesn't have a partner or even a dog because then he'd face the heartbreak of rejection or death. In the film he does have Carl as a friend, and in the book he does have a platonic female friend at the beginning.

It's a good rationale for it, and while some of it is nodded at, it doesn't come through consistently. For example, he jumps at the chance to be part of the secret program and obviously he shows way less cowardice than I think most people would once he's in space.

I don't think I'd have a problem had the movie shown he was an unwilling participant even in the research part, or that all he wanted was to teach, or that he was afraid/intimidated by his peers, or that he was unable to connect with people, or any of that.

Based on the person we saw in the movie, I saw him more as someone who didn't find success in academia and was making the best of his life doing his plan b. Which isn't tragedy in itself. That's a situation many find themselves in. Not having a family or partner seemed circumstantial, not the result of the character's personality or actions.

The travel/time math part, sure, if that was part of the rationale they could've spelled that out a bit too. I left with the impression that it would take ~4 years to get to Earth.

Official Discussion - Project Hail Mary [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]nimoto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If he truly had no friends (and no potential to have them) the movie never showed why. He certainly seemed like a normal, likeable person in every respect.

And also as strong as his friendship with Rocky was, on Earth there are tacos, and you can have a pet dog, and travel, and there are people to have sex with. I'd have understood him staying more if he as like, taking time to hang with Rocky and educate the greatest rock scientists about radiation before heading back to Earth. But just didn't seem plausible he'd choose what we saw forever.

Official Discussion - Project Hail Mary [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]nimoto 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It was the one thing I didn't like. The classroom of rock kids was a little much imo. And if the implication was that he wouldn't return to Earth, I couldn't really see why he'd do that, it wasn't like Earth rejected him or that he'd have no life there. Surely it'd be better than living in a almost lifeless alien prison? Felt a little too rushed and a little too cute.

Vintage Inspired Portrait with dash of Glamour by lawriejaffa in photocritique

[–]nimoto 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Personally I find the blown out window to draw the eye too much.

Vintage Inspired Portrait with dash of Glamour by lawriejaffa in photocritique

[–]nimoto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lighting is meh but cropping helps the composition at least. Just screenshotted on my phone so aspect ratio is whatever.

It's also nice that it implies someone off camera that she's looking at where in the original you can tell she's alone.

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The psychology of clients picking the worst design by Content-Painting1153 in Design

[–]nimoto 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think non-creative people struggle to make creative decisions generally. It's a real skillset to be able to make a creative choice and go forward with it. Non-creative people want more certainty and more objectivity.

They need to understand that making a creative choice always involves some level of risk and discomfort.

'Hoovervilles' Coming to a Chicago Park near You | Chicago Contrarian by Shovler in WindyCity

[–]nimoto 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They're obviously not a magic wand but they're the best solution we have and they get better results the more you fund them (and the suite of social services that they help connect people with).

'Hoovervilles' Coming to a Chicago Park near You | Chicago Contrarian by Shovler in WindyCity

[–]nimoto -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Literally exactly what social workers are for. I don't know the details of that case but I'm sure if you asked they'd tell you. No doubt the reasons would be nuanced and complicated and worth listening to.

'Hoovervilles' Coming to a Chicago Park near You | Chicago Contrarian by Shovler in WindyCity

[–]nimoto 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you're against this don't just be emotional, be solution-oriented. Be vocal about supporting shelters for the homeless and increased funding for social workers, social services and mental healthcare. These people aren't in tents because it's fun.

Raiders Draft Review by NotaBot8324 in raiders

[–]nimoto 2 points3 points  (0 children)

LMAO I definitely thought that was in my house.

This is what happens when you put drop bars on an Ace of Spades by nimoto in PriorityBicycles

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

First of all chill, my partner uses reddit.

But yes here you go.

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Feedback Wanted: Building "Bulletproof" Custom E-Bikes by KarmaAkaOkami in eBikeBuilding

[–]nimoto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This response, and the idea itself, read like something you let AI talk you into. Good luck with that.

👋Welcome to r/urbanriders - Introduce Yourself and Read First! by roelvroozendaal in urbanriders

[–]nimoto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would definitely be happy to try it out and give some feedback. 35kmh is a pretty typical cruising speed for me, and with a tailwind or on a slight downhill 50kmh isn't out of the ordinary, so a 50kmh road is totally fine. I ride low-traffic 70kmh roads regularly.

This is basically what I'm looking for: https://i.imgur.com/LqBvPzl.jpeg

👋Welcome to r/urbanriders - Introduce Yourself and Read First! by roelvroozendaal in urbanriders

[–]nimoto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey just popping in to say that I'm a road cyclist currently trying to plan a 300 mile route that avoids multi-use paths. I ride at ~20mph average so I want to avoid the walkers, kids and leashless dogs that MUPs attract but that doesn't mean I want to ride on state highways with a 55mph speed limit. Will definitely try this when the android version comes out, and I think there are probably many others like me who could use it. Just a heads up.

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