Nothing much but here's my bike after grocery shopping
Mountain Biking Is Just a Passing Fad! | 1986 | CBC Archives
https://youtube.com/watch?v=j8qDwN8C0no&si=VODLYlNQuFImjvO1
What gravel/all-road bikes would you recommend for exercise, amateur racing, and group rides?
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/28022420
I have a wonderful GT Transeo which I have been using for commuting and joy rides.
I'm thinking about upgrading since I did a couple of charity rides and even a race this year as well.
I have been riding road primarily but I'm thinking about gravel or all-road bikes since drivers in my area seem to be getting more... dangerous? If I get gravel then I can either go on bike trails or drive somewhere where there is less car traffic. There's also quite a few gravel events in my area.
I've been eyeing either the Trek Domane, Canyon endurance, or the Giant Revolt. Any other bikes to look into?
Budget - Preferably $1k-$2k USD. I'm okay with going up to $3k if it's worth it. I am not looking to be a pro, just something with a little more arrow and competitive than a hybrid bike 😅. Not afraid of buying used, but the market in my area is terribly non-existent. If I look for used bikes I probably would buy through BuyCycle.com or something.
A Thoughtful Trucker Tries to Design a Safer Bike Light - Core77
https://www.core77.com/posts/133576/A-Thoughtful-Trucker-Tries-to-Design-a-Safer-Bike-Light
Cyclists can be hard for motorists to see, particularly motorists in larger vehicles. British trucker Jay Singh observed this firsthand, having spent decades driving a hauling truck around the UK. Singh himself eventually took up cycling, and "after one too many close shaves while cycling in London [decided] to invent
American Lael Wilcox becomes fastest woman to cycle the globe
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7344w3jzzo
Lael Wilcox arrives in Chicago 108 days and 12 hours after setting off to cycle 18,000 miles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDf8CwcBdiw
Is anyone familiar with what the iron workers memorial bridge foot/bike path is like in the winter? My new work commute goes over the bridge and I'm wondering if it is viable in the snow or if I should budget for having a car by then. Also the state of the trans canada trail from where it meets the bridge to willingdon would affect my planning. I have heard snow on the roads is poorly managed in Burnaby and I don't like biking on them to bevin with so I'm a bit worried. The north van side I have already seen and its a mixed bag of both excellent and awful. Maybe its a city and district difference but I've seen atv plows clearing bike lanes and other parts where the bike lane has snow above my head height. I have a second bike configured for snow and with mid drive electric motor now.
Parisians Are Choosing Bikes Over Cars. Will New Yorkers Do That, Too? - The New York Times (free article)
Parisians Are Choosing Bikes Over Cars. Will New Yorkers Do That, Too?
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/26/nyregion/street-wars-bike-lanes-paris.html?unlocked_article_code=1.F04.hSnb.9e5HdGsoE2mn&smid=url-share
The transformation of cycling access in Paris over the past few years may have lessons for New York and its car-clogged streets.
Bike Improvements/Restoration - What Order?
I recently bought a junk bike. I want to slowly fix it up myself for two reasons: 1. To have a nicer bike. 2. To learn about bike maintenance. I'd like to improve it slowly (weeks or months) while keeping it functional. What order should I consider improvements?
I'll elaborate. When I first bought the bike, I tuned the brakes (linear pull). I struggled. I realized brake tuning was difficult because my wheel wasn't aligned. In retrospect, I should have straightened/replaced the wheel before tuning the brakes. I'm wondering if there are any insights you could provide about the order I should tackle this project (e.g., wheel alightment before brakes).