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Yep, that's what I mean. They like the idea of being a good person, but when push comes to shove, in reality it's only used/usable when the weather is nice, and

by jseban 5y ago

Yep, that's what I mean. They like the idea of being a good person, but when push comes to shove, in reality it's only used/usable when the weather is nice, and people don't use it when the weather is bad.

bserge 5y ago
You joking? I have used a tram twice in the past six months. I bike 25km to work and back every day and anywhere I need to go. And I love it even more without the scorching heat. I've not felt this good physically in a decade, great free aerobic exercise. And apparently this city isn't even all that bike friendly compared to others, which is amazing since it seems perfect to me.
agumonkey 5y ago
Ah well I was surprised to keep biking 24/7 after I started in July. I'd even do it 100% of the time if I was living in my own house and if it was safe and easy to park my bike (bike theft is so prevalent). Even soaked in rain, even when cold, even after falling hard.. I kept doing it. I'm even thinking making a bike club / bike repair shop to motivate other people. The benefits are huge.
- bserge 5y ago
  I am actually volunteering at two repair shops ran by charities, teaching kids and refugees how to fix their own bikes. It's great, though the adults are not very keen on riding everywhere :D Also, thanks HN for rate limiting me without a notification, you shitheads. 3 comments an hour or so? Just ban my account and IP, I would honestly appreciate it, no need to play mind games like some other cunty sites.
  - agumonkey 5y ago
    that's awesome .. I guess I could label my bike club as a charity too
- jseban 5y ago
  You like to do something uncomfortable and impractical, so what, most people don't and it obviously has huge downsides. If you want to use scarce public space you can't really argue that a small minority think it's fun
  - agumonkey 5y ago
    Sounds judgemental and short sighted. Also I don't get the scarce space argument.

by jseban 5y ago

bserge 5y ago

You joking? I have used a tram twice in the past six months. I bike 25km to work and back every day and anywhere I need to go. And I love it even more without the scorching heat. I've not felt this good physically in a decade, great free aerobic exercise. And apparently this city isn't even all that bike friendly compared to others, which is amazing since it seems perfect to me.

agumonkey 5y ago

Ah well I was surprised to keep biking 24/7 after I started in July. I'd even do it 100% of the time if I was living in my own house and if it was safe and easy to park my bike (bike theft is so prevalent). Even soaked in rain, even when cold, even after falling hard.. I kept doing it. I'm even thinking making a bike club / bike repair shop to motivate other people. The benefits are huge.

bserge 5y ago
I am actually volunteering at two repair shops ran by charities, teaching kids and refugees how to fix their own bikes. It's great, though the adults are not very keen on riding everywhere :D Also, thanks HN for rate limiting me without a notification, you shitheads. 3 comments an hour or so? Just ban my account and IP, I would honestly appreciate it, no need to play mind games like some other cunty sites.
- agumonkey 5y ago
  that's awesome .. I guess I could label my bike club as a charity too
jseban 5y ago
You like to do something uncomfortable and impractical, so what, most people don't and it obviously has huge downsides. If you want to use scarce public space you can't really argue that a small minority think it's fun
- agumonkey 5y ago
  Sounds judgemental and short sighted. Also I don't get the scarce space argument.