Comment on Pros / cons of riding a bike?

hemko@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨5⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

I’ll just comment on the con list

  • look like an annoying dork (esp w neon - which also hurts the quaint factor)

You don’t have to wear Lycra to bike commute. Comfy shorts, T-shirt and trainers is fine

  • have to wear a helmet (^)

Get a decent helmet, it’s way less annoying when the helmet is breathing well and sits on your head properly.

  • getting sweaty, potentially “unpresentable” for work

Yeah this is pretty annoying. Best advice I can give is to have your stuff sacked into a bag attached to your bike (handlebar bag, pannier, etc). Backpack prevents the airflow in your back and causes ton of sweating

  • still have to find safe parking

No comment on this one, as European I’ve never found myself in a situation where parking a bike is anything but fine

  • still takes a while

May take longer but is 267% (I measured) more fun than a car

  • have to find new routes to places

This should be a pro

  • can’t listen to music or might die

Headphones with transparency mode on are great for cycling

  • little meaningful protection against severe injury

I’m pretty sure I’ve seen seen studies suggesting bike commute lowers the chance of injury on average due to the health gains. Or something, not bothering to search for it now

  • can only carry so many groceries/etc

If you plan on carrying a week worth of groceries for a family of 3, then cargo bike might just be for you. Otherwise, daily shop visits for what’s needed are fine with bicycle bags or basket

  • sucks in winter

Attitude issue. I love cycling in winter

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