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cycling (and public transport that accommodates cyclists e.g. bike racks on buses, bike space on trains) is truly the transport of the proletariat but the bougie freaks in their lycra have appropriated it and turned it into a bullshit industry to sell shit that nobody needs for ridiculously inflated prices
bicycle co-ops where you can use the spare parts and tools are the best, they should be everywhere
but riding centuries in street clothes is bad times, man. yeah, there’s a lot of fucking MAMILs riding dentist bikes, but long rides are a great way to get exercise and fresh air (when the country is isn’t on fire) and see the country (again, when it isn’t on fire). it’s pretty meditative. and you only have to compete against yourself.
Bike coops are the shit, but the one near me has had their DIY stands closed since covid, which is understandable but frustrating.
