Bicycling and Bike Enthusiasts

What’s one road bike to buy if I had a budget of 6k ?

If you had to pick only one road annoyance as a cyclist, which one makes you most frustrated?

What do you wish others knew about cycling that isn’t common knowledge?

It’s incredible to see this group grow to 350 people !! What can we do to make it more active.

Let’s talk about getting doored. If you have been doored, what happened and did it result in serious injury? Any advice for people who haven’t been doored?

If you’ve had a near miss, share that, too.

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Anyone have any fun summer rides coming up? This bowl has been quiet awhile. Let’s bring back some bike talk 🚲

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Hello, I have and love all types of bikes...from the standard peddle only type bike, to the peddle/battery e-bike type, to the e-moto, also, known as an electric motorcycle, type street legal, license… more

What are this groups thoughts on the 25% tariffs on personal auto in the U.S.?

Wonder if the perception is different in this group or not.

Does anyone have tips for biking in the suburbs where the threat of right hooks is so much higher because of drivers not being accustomed to cyclists and pedestrians?

I may have to commute to a suburb for work (bu… more

I love my city. We have one spontaneous, warm day of winter and cyclists swarm the roads. Cycling is built into the culture. I wish more U.S. cities were like this.

Are winter biking goggles just not compatible with MIPS helmets? Anyone with a small face frame find something that works for cold winters? I’d rather downgrade the goggles than the helmet.

I carry the tools l might need or a fellow rider might need alit less since l obtained housing after six years without plan on visiting Seattle how is the bike community

I carry the tools l might need or a fellow rider might need alit less since l obtained housing after six years without plan on visiting Seattle how is the bike community

For those who live in cold climates and cycle for commuting, what do you wear for eye protection? I bought some (nicer) safety glasses from a hardware store because they’re also clear and anti-fog and I figured t… more

I love where I live. There was a line of 6 bikes in the bike lane that a pissed motorist had to wait for before turning left. Stay out there in the winter and make your presence known! There’s power in numbers 💪

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We now have ~200 member! How do we attract more people and make this a vibrant community ?
May help to know where everyone is at to plan for group rides?

Let’s talk helmets! Does anyone have any suggestions for helmets that have both a red light and camera on the back?
I’m thinking of ditching the light for the camera if I can’t find one with both. I really l… more

I purchased an e-scooter couple of months ago. I hit a bit of a learning curve - a pothole in a sidewalk, flipped over the handlebars & broke a finger on the hand that I put down to catch myself. … more

For commuting cyclists: what are your thoughts on painted bike lanes? Do you see them as more beneficial than having nothing on the road? Or do you see them as more dangerous and less safe than just ‘taking the l… more

Anyone here encounter someone trying to steal your bike? What was the situation and how did it turn out?

What do you all carry with you on every ride besides keys, a wallet, and a lock? Are you really minimalist or do you always carry extra basics just incase of the event of a flat, accident, etc.?

Question about cycling etiquette: is it frowned upon by drivers to raise your hand (/even wave) to try to get them to be aware of you? Particularly in situations like when they’re trying to turn right and they’re… more

My first electric cycle: I am considering something that can help me with cardio exercise and leisure rides on the weekends. I would like a something that goes around 20-28 mph and under 50 pounds. Wh… more

I’m a new cyclist and need a couple suggestions. For the mechanical elements, are there any channels people like on YouTube? I’m clueless about bike maintenance, but want to avoid the shops when possible so looking to educat… more

Anyone ride or own a Lauf? Like the idea of a bit of travel on the front forks.

Those Canyons’ on sale are pretty rad! Wish I’d waited a year on my new bike. Did you cash in on any of the bike sales that are finally back in 4 years ??

Hello! I have been hybrid bike shopping & am stuck btwn the GIANT Cypress 2 and the TREK Verve 3.
The main purpose would be local asphalt trails, nothing wild, just trying to have something comfortable to eas… more

Happy Saturday fellow cyclists!! Anyone here doing RAGBRAI this summer? I’m signed up but my bike buddies can’t make it, so I am deciding whether I want to ride it solo or pass on it for the year 🚴🏻… more

Hello everyone - fairly new to biking! Been doing 10-12 mile rides and really been loving it. Want to train for a 60 mile ride in the fall!

That being said… What is a decent mile pace? I’ve been doing … more

Has anyone here done a century ride you'd recommend? It's something I've always wanted to do but not a particular event. I've been searching online and it's hard to tell which would be good (v… more

What’s the best road bike under 1,000$ up to 1,500$? I’m training for a few sprint triathlons and am a bike weekend warrior otherwise. I don’t need anything super nice but need something newer and won… more

Are the NY/NJ Palisades open for cycling this time of year? Tomorrow looks nice

Looking for a tri bike on a <5k budget. What would you do-
1. Buy a new one (likely 105, likely to I’ll need wheel upgrades, et al.) or
2. Buy something older ?

If it’s option 1, any recommendations?

I have a team entry (2 bib numbers) for this year's ABSA Cape Epic which will take place during the 19-26 March 2023 all around South Africa. My husband and his cycling partner won't make it f… more

Hello there my fellow cyclists! Would anyone have any advice on how to land ANY job in mountain biking industry without an engineering degree but with years of event coordination,some construction and… more