@ascentale @meganL @bikenite

A5: I'm going to answer in the converse. Lately I have noticed a downtick in the number of cars mobbing the canyon roads at commute time. This phenomenon began after Waze and then Apple and Google started algorithmically routing traffic based on optimal routes. Up until that time, I had the canyon roads to myself as a cyclist, mostly. Until this recent war, the canyon roads get very busy at commute time, and as a cyclist I did not like it. Now, since the Iran War, those back roads are quiet. I think less people are driving unless they have to. Oakland, California, USA

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Long vehicle!
"Ist Dein Lastenrad zu klein, pack alles in den Hänger rein" um es mit den Worten von Peter Hornung (hinterher.com) zu sagen 😀

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And our last question of the week:

Q8. What did you see this week? Share a photo if you'd like. Cycling related or not is fine. Tell us about it!

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@Amgine asks:

Today I was digging through crates at Bike Kitchen, looking for a decent kickstand. And it raised a couple questions:

Q7a. #LBS which build up frames are really cool, recycle hardware, and teach people to DIY. Do you know of one local to you?
Q7b. I am still looking for the perfect two-leg kickstand. Any recommendations?

Bike Kitchen is on #UBC campus: https://www.thebikekitchen.ca/

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Bike Kitchen

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@Pionir ask:

Q6. Does anyone have recommendations for digital cameras to use on bike touring or bike packing trips that's:

*not* a phone
*not* a DSLR (I already have a Sony Alpha A580, but I'm starting to want some thing smaller)

Age is not important (I'll buy off ebay if necessary).
Not bothered whether it's an interchangeable lens system or built in lens.
Budget: less than £1000/$1000/1000€

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@meganL asks:

As horrible as the reasons for the rise in oil prices are, gas being more expensive might help those with the privilege of choice decide to try cycling to school, work and/or errands instead of driving now.

Q5. How many of you have noticed any uptick in the amount of people cycling around you (more than just the change from winter to spring in the Northern Hemisphere)?

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@elliek asks:

Q4. We have our bikes registered with project 529 Garage.
https://project529.com
While it does look to be excellent for tracking a bike that's been stolen, there seems to be no local support for it.

Have you ever used it and gotten local shops or law enforcement involved? How did it go?

(Please see additional questions and context: https://zeroes.ca/@elliek/116403454353992104 )

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@daihard asks:

Q3. How much do you rely on AI to obtain cycling-related information instead of social media such as Reddit, cycling forums, and fediverse? For me, I still go to Reddit for personal experience and feedback, but mostly ask Gemini about technical questions, product information/comparison, nutrition advice, etc.

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@epu asks:

I had a possibly crazy plan to visit Seattle or LA more regularly via plane and train, and bringing a bike would help.

Folders look like a classic way to get bikes on/off easily.

Q2. How is bringing a folder on a plane? Do they make a bag or something that you just wad up when you get to the destination?

I’m 300 lbs. Do the mechanisms stand up ok?

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Avec Madame on aimerait passer une grosse semaine du côté d’#amsterdam fin juillet.
Le but est d’y aller en #train et de se déplacer sur place avec nos #brompton. Pas d’itinérance. On pense plus à rayoner autour d’un point fixe et se faire un truc assez chill.
Ce sera notre 1er #voyage avec le #velo comme moyen de transport et on se dit que c’est le bon coin pour essayer.
T’as des infos, conseils etc ?
On sait pas trop comment on peut s’oganiser.
Le repouet nous fera pédaler plus.
#mastobikes