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If you're not using or somewhat into bicycles, why do you think that is? (hexbear.net)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm curious. I know where my life diverged and where I would've been a car guy otherwise, would be interested to see what the dealio with other people is or whether they even ever thought about it

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (2 children)

i used to ride my bicycle every day but during the winter i decided not to get squashed by trucks and started walking instead (the sidewalks didn't get cleared, so i couldn't bike on them and i absolutely wont share an icy road with cars).

If you have some disposable income I cannot recommend studded bicycle tyres enough here. I mean the slippey-slidey-cars are still a (potential) danger but having car drivers gawk at you like you're walking on water because you're riding a bicycle at 30° corner leans on iced out roads is fun

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

it's definitely on my radar for next winter if i need to bike; i would love to stroll past all the lifted f250s stuck in the snowbank

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

So so much this

I live in a place with brutal winters most years and studded tires are worth every cent