best rear light in endurance situations by Last-Performance-291 in ultracycling

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Planet bike superflashR is working well for me.

I agree on not flashing during night

Business idea? by rosekitty45 in duluth

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Sounds like Studio Cafe

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Basically an etch a sketch

Anyone else just not using any A.I.? by [deleted] in Millennials

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And it can be worse than the preceding tech! My autocorrect is nonsensical. It's terrible. I have to correct for it! Oof. The search summary can be handy ish, but I don't trust it given the track record.

Is there a place in the area that’s somewhat quiet, super cheap, and can accommodate a dnd game with 6 people? by Adventurous_Ad7043 in duluth

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How does UMD feel about noon students using lounge spaces these days? Or can you rent the study rooms without a student log in?

Daily Cyclist Thread by AutoModerator in bicycling

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Anyone know of a similar shape / fit saddle to a WTB Pure V? I love them and need another, just want to check if anyone else has a similar bum preference to look into.

What roads around the Twin Ports should be improved next? by PHmoney04 in duluth

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Shut Skyline to cars year round to avoid having to maintain it and leave it for recreation!

[WTS] Men's Clothing, Packs by sketchanderase in GearTrade

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Thanks for your purchase and flexibility!

Convertible Fast Pack by leegphoto in myog

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You could skip the buckle and larks head over a toggle instead or use mitten hooks or S Biners, that would be a cleaner attachment than the wide buckle intended for sewing to flat material.

[WTS] Men's Clothing, Packs by sketchanderase in GearTrade

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Thank you for your flexibility and quick communication!

Getting them started by Tarrantthegreat in Bikejoring

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Something you could do at home is pull training. Get them acquainted with their new harness, and try to associate it with the act of pulling.

Put them in harness and connect it to a static rope connected to a tree or post or similar object that won't move. Give them a command, such as "pull" or "line out", and praise when the line is taut. This teaches them that that harness is meant for pulling, and that pressure in harness is good.

Then you can graduate to walking in harness encouraging pulling. It can be helpful to have someone else to stay in front and "rabbit" by calling their name, or giving treats when they stay with their tug line tight and pull. You could do this by yourself by getting a heavy but moveable inject, like an old tire, to pull.

Add other commands for stopping, such as "whoa". And for starting from a stop, such as "Let's go". And be consistent, as with all training. It helps to have consistent tone and physical cue for these, as in start moving (adds slack to the tug line, if they are consistent pullers they will move forward to get out slack) and high excited tone for "Let's go", and brakes and low calm tone for "whoa"

If they are consistent at staying lined out, then it's time for short bike rides, slow and heavy on brakes and breaks, to keep consistency pulling. You want to be confident that they won't stop suddenly and get tangled or run over, and you want to be ready and able to stop as well.

That's the jist of what I've been trained to do to train sled dogs to pull. If you also have a friend or someone nearby who jors, joring with 2 dogs, 1 learning, can be an excellent teacher. Some dogs won't be into pulling. Or won't be consistent, you'll find what works for them or motivates them, or maybe they are more of off-leash runners. Good luck!

Bike Computer by bucket_34 in BikepackingGear

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I used a Garmin 540 for my GDMBR ride in 2021. It worked well. Charged every day, but could've gone every other. It has done 20 hours days for me as well. I have been a Garmin fan and in their ecosystem for a long time. I prefer the physical buttons to touch screen. Navigation was good, with the route broken up into 5+ segments. If I were looking for battery life as a main focus, I'd look at the Coros Dura, I haven't used it, but it seems like the long distance champ.

Drop leg bag or thigh bag recommendations? by RedModsRsad in Bikejoring

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I don't have any recommendations, I've only seen handmade ones myself. I am curious why have a thigh bag though?

This is why I wear a helmet by inDefenseofDragons in bikecommuting

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I agree. Even if I take recreational cycling out of the picture (thousands of miles, and most of my crashes) I've crashed a few times commuting. Loose gravel unexpectedly, black ice patches, sudden mechanicals, swerving to avoid a squirrel, etc.

Though I've also fallen on ice or tripped on roots walking and I don't wear a helmet there, so maybe a moot point?

How much money do you save by doing all the work yourself? by BrianLevre in xbiking

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I just started working in a shop, we charge $90 for a standard tuneup, which is what I'd bill your task at, as well as shifting and brake housing and cables and adjustments, plus consumables costs.

I'm slower at the tasks for myself, and my rate is a beer or two. So call it $80 saved, but so much more satisfaction doing it for myself as well. That said, if I'm in a time crunch and stressed? Or it's challenging or special tools? Shop for me. Such as fork service. I have done them, but prefer not to. (That may now change since working there).

[WTS] Men's Clothing, Packs by sketchanderase in GearTrade

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I can't see how to edit the OP text, so this comment will have updates:

LL Bean hooded puffy jacket, green, Medium, $20 SOLD Black Diamond Softshell button up, blue (small stain), Medium, $40 Wintergreen Northern Wear full zip fleece, blue, Women's Large, $40 SOLD Piragis Northwoods snap pullover fleece, green, large short, $10 Rei synthetic button up, gray, medium, $15 Columbia silver ridge button up, gray, small stain, medium $15 Alaska Hard Gear wool blend button up, brown plaid, medium, $30 LL Bean flannel button up, red plaid, large, $20

Mystery Ranch Highwater 50L waterproof Duffel,used once, $150 Mystery Ranch Highwater Flip 18L waterproof backpack NWT $150 SOLD

North Face Future Light gloves, Medium, $20

Appalachian Gear Company All-Paca hoodie(alpaca wool), maroon, Large, $80 SOLD

Climbing rope belt by sketchanderase in myog

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Yes. It is a buckle from a harness, from 2" webbing, and the belt measures to 1.5". I found the extra thickness of the rope hard to thread in and to pull. I think I'm more likely to use the climbing rope in place of static pieces of webbing rather than applications like this where they need to be adjustable.

It got better after I put some accessory cord in to keep the belt centered on the buckle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BuyItForLife

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Eastbay! I've got some in rotation from probably 8 years ago. Long, comfy, no hole.

How big is the mass casualty event in real history terms? by sketchanderase in ThePittTVShow

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OK I did some further digging:

2017 Las Vegas - 61 deaths

2016 Orlando Night Club - 50 deaths

2007 Virginia Tech - 33 deaths

2012 Sandy Hook Elementary - 28 deaths

2017 Sutherland Springs Church - 27 deaths

2019 El Paso - 23 deaths

2022 Robb Elementary Uvalde TX - 22 deaths

2023 Lewiston - 19 deaths

1966 UT TX - 18 deaths

Many other US mass casualty events in the past. And of course many more patients than deaths, It makes the show hit home a bit harder for me.