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Cake day: November 19th, 2024

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  • Even if biking is safe when driving is safe in snowy conditions, it’s still much more annoying to be a cyclist on a snowy winter day. You either have to sweat in a ton of layers or wear flimsy ones and be chilly every time you aren’t in motion; having some environment to insulate you would be a huge advantage. I say this as someone who is not a driver but as an amateur cyclist (though not in the winter… yet).

    I’m still figuring out how to make winter cycling feasible for me, and I think for most people it’s a lot of dedication and commitment that the average commuter will not want to put in. Also, icy road conditions are the worst for pedestrians and cyclists; they can be bad for cars too, of course, but obviously car tires are much bigger and can withstand much more.











  • Bigotry thrives on ignorance. By coming out and speaking up, people are actively challenging a status quo that enables such ignorance.

    You’ll sometimes notice this when a homophonic parent has to confront their own child coming out instead of just a bogeyman ‘other’. Not always, but occasionally, they’ll actually rethink their ingrained biases.






  • This is a fantastic resource, bookmarked. Thank you.

    I also wanted to add for buyers - PicClick is a fantastic resource for sorting through listings and auctions much more easily. It has various domains (.de, .com, etc.) so be sure to search for your local version.

    Additionally, a somewhat specific question if you’re able to answer - I’ve been looking at bike locks and accessories on eBay. There are a ton of decent higher-end locks at steep discounts because of cosmetic scratches or scuffing. Would these still be as safe to use as a regular new retail item?