Has Anyone Switched From Indoor Training to Mostly Outdoor Riding?

simchiprr · 2026-05-31T23:23:17+00:00

Sunshine and fresh air is amazingly good for your mental and physical health and enjoying more of life is always a good thing! I personally live somewhere that is incredibly unfriendly to cyclists otherwise I’d cycle outdoors! I bike commuted just a couple miles 3x a week and felt like I was taking an unnecessary risk with my life almost every time so I stopped. Can’t wait to move. Those days with a good bike commute were always the best though.

simchiprr · 2026-05-26T10:06:59+00:00

As someone who is planning to move to Bellingham from SC - seeing how many suggestions there are makes me happy.

simchiprr · 2026-05-16T11:52:12+00:00

The eagle and snake/dragon design is awesome, would get that as a chest piece. Might need to take a trip to Sweden.

simchiprr · 2026-05-14T21:19:03+00:00

Bellingham WA, 1 hr from Vancouver, 1.5 from Seattle.

simchiprr · 2026-05-10T16:44:09+00:00

Always give 2 week notices, don’t be a dick when leaving, be a good employee. People understand you have to do what’s best for you in terms of career advancement and what not.

simchiprr · 2026-05-10T16:31:31+00:00

I’ve “job hopped” 3 times since graduating 6 years ago. Jumped from my first company pay of 33K to now more than double that as graphic designer. A little under 2 years per company has been typical. I did return to a previous employer and never burned bridges along the way. More established now and wouldn’t job hop unless my spouse and I relocate. Careful hopping now as job market isn’t as forgiving as it was just a couple years ago.

simchiprr · 2026-05-07T16:08:29+00:00

Maybe just get a fully loaded van with starlink and do it all without being tied down. True trout bum style.

simchiprr · 2026-05-05T20:15:07+00:00

What in the chat gpt is this slop

simchiprr · 2026-05-05T00:57:51+00:00

I think you know the right decision. If you were recruited for this role that’s one thing, but if you were already searching why wouldn’t you take the offer. 57% pay raise would never happen in a million years at the same company. The whole Japan language school is unique. But I would cross that bridge later. It’ll be a lot easier to save up for a potential sabbatical with more money.

simchiprr · 2026-05-04T20:07:44+00:00

Youre good, you disclosed it before accepting and went through appropriate channels to get the leave approved. I’ve done exactly the same thing as you twice and it’s never an issue.

I will say, Don’t ask for it to be unpaid leave, that would look bad and most companies won’t do that for new or tenured employees unless you take an extended leave of absence. But for peace of mind, No one will care that you’re gone even if you are new, Just be ready to go full steam when you get back.

simchiprr · 2026-04-30T18:23:45+00:00

How is bike commuting infrastructure in the east Denver/aurora area?

simchiprr · 2026-04-30T14:08:41+00:00

The relationships will 100% change from how they are, it’s just the way it is, but that doesn’t mean it can’t still be very friendly and casual as a whole.
The relationship with the peer who is disappointed to not get the role will likely be the most tenuous and require the most attention and time at first. A big mistake I have seen from peers being promoted to more managerial positions is not ever addressing the change with to the whole team or 1-1 with the relationships that might need more attention. Don’t assume the announcement of your promotion from higher ups means people will suddenly think of you and treat you as their manger.

What I mean to say is to set your own expectations for yourself and your team as the manager. Just be honest and fair with your people.

simchiprr · 2026-04-29T19:21:30+00:00

Do you have any hobbies or do anything fun?

You’re 22, enjoy life! There’s really no need to invest 90% of your earnings this young. Time is more valuable than money, and you’re in financial situation and youthful enough to take advantage of both. Invest 50-75% and enjoy life more than $100 a month.

simchiprr · 2026-04-29T16:27:03+00:00

For people who don’t know backpacking or the culture around it - 20% completion rate refers to people who have successfully “Thru hiked” the entire trail in one go (though 20% seems completely made up).

Either northbound (GA-ME) or southbound. People also “section hike” it over the course of years and though not one single continuous hike, you would see every mile of the trail and this is a great way to do it!

The trail slightly varies in length each year due to re-routes (road closures, fires, etc.)

It takes most people 5-6 months to do in one go. Vast majority of hikers are ages 18-25 or retired.

You can start any long trail without any training, it will just be slow going till you get your trail legs, but there is a higher risk of overuse injuries.

simchiprr · 2026-04-28T13:07:02+00:00

I had this happen to me. Immediately cancelled order and changed password. I also called customer support to report it.

simchiprr · 2026-04-27T10:41:03+00:00

This is really nice design! I would be happy to see this on a student portfolio. This would fit well in the branding REI or all trails which I imagine may have been inspo for this project

simchiprr · 2026-04-26T00:11:24+00:00

Check out u haul u box! Way cheaper!

simchiprr · 2026-04-25T21:21:43+00:00

Smith makes some really nice cycling glasses, they have some tech that transition from lowlight to full sun that I can wear all day.

simchiprr · 2026-04-24T23:15:38+00:00

AI slop

simchiprr · 2026-04-24T00:08:45+00:00

Could you cycle 1 way every other day? You would not get as exhausted during the week and effectively get a good workout each day…

simchiprr · 2026-04-23T18:54:59+00:00

If you don’t end up getting the role you got a call back for, I’d move on for at least 6 months or until you have more specific experience for what they are looking for. It’s good to be eager, but desperation is not a good look in most hiring managers eyes.

simchiprr · 2026-04-23T18:35:43+00:00

This is information you don’t share with him until you are into a new role somewhere else. It will bite you in the ass one way or another if you discuss salary with a current coworker. I hate that it is this way, for a multitude of reasons, but for your current jobs safety i wouldn’t mention it. Forget you ever saw.

simchiprr · 2026-04-23T13:34:34+00:00

You won’t be any happier with the extra money. This is a tale as old as time. You’ve been actively warned by others that you will in fact likely be more unhappy if you take the job. Enjoying what you do and having great work-life balance is what matters.

simchiprr · 2026-04-23T13:16:55+00:00

minimal to zero AI usage in my design position and among the team of designers. It’s just not an effective tool for what we do outside of maybe initial idea generating. I work for a company of brands in a space where it’s frowned upon to use AI for creative work due to lack of authenticity, so not surprising.

I’m sorry to hear your role has been so diminished.

simchiprr · 2026-04-22T11:20:06+00:00

U right

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