@DeltaWye great question for #bikenite !

quick story: someone gave me a kids’ bike, but it was in such bad shape it wasn’t worth fixing. I took the tires off and took out one of the tubes just for fun. I inflated it—2 years ago. It’s still got air in it, almost as firm as the day I inflated it!

@geonz @ascentale @bikenite I don't begrudge the Lycra guys, even though it's not my mode of cycling.

But I was in a conference that kept me busy all week so most of what I know about cycle culture here is who's cycling past my window. It's easier to think of Lycra dudes as a "club" than other groupings that aren't wearing uniforms.

Mostly, it's been various couples, singles, and small families cycling by the window. #BikeNite

@geonz @ascentale @bikenite If I were staying here longer, I'd investigate. But unless I can find affordable and flexible change sto make, I'm leaving on a train tomorrow.

I saw a buncha dudes in Lycra go by this morning so at least a few of the folks here seem to embrace that kind of club/group of friends. #BikeNite

@evan

OK, I have followed @_followback, so now the #Hashtags I use will be more widely distributed, to anyone who follows @Hashtags rather than just distributed those instances who happen to have someone who follows me.

And I have followed @bikenite so now I should be getting more #BikeNite messages, rather than just those that happen to come to my instance for other people on this instance.

#TagsPub #FollowBack

@ascentale @bikenite A8.There are fewer cyclists in València than you'd think, given the good infrastructure. Or maybe it's that there's a surprising amount of drivers.

But lots of folks ride. They've got micromobility bike rentals as well as bike rental shops. I spotted this on the way somewhere and thought it might be for food delivery, but despite the rustic look of the crate, it's for a bike rental and touring business.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187529-d12108262-Reviews-Verrassend_Valencia-Valencia_Province_of_Valencia_Valencian_Community.html #BikeNite #Espana #Spain #BikeTooter

@ascentale @skyfaller @bikenite A7. I don't have kids, nor do I take care of some, but I would probably add the proverbial pool noodle to any other precautions you're taking.

There does seem to be some psychological effect they have and I think most non-homicidal drivers give some extra room due to a horizontal pool noodle strapped appropriately. #BikeNite

@Cyclist @ascentale @bikenite Honestly, that is the major reason I had to retire from riding my Bridgestone MB-3 Xtracycle. Even then, I lived in hope of rehabililtating myself right up to when I had to move and couldn't take it with me...

Great longbike and they don't make 'em like that anymore. #BikeNite