Appeciating simple pleasures

https://lemmy.world/post/17176543

Appeciating simple pleasures - Lemmy.World

I used to be an adventurer like you. Then I almost took a 3 ton truck to the knee twice in a week and hung it up. I got a family.

My family rides on a cargo bike.

(Pictured: the same model bike, but not my actual family)

And what of the trucks and people texting? I straight up saw someone doing a FaceTime while driving 2 weeks ago. I’d be hesitant to drive a small car, let alone a bike.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ We’re not cowards, I guess?

Statistically, utility cyclists live longer than drivers. Although I can’t find the study itself to be sure, I believe that’s considering all factors including car crashes.

Cyclists live longer, a new study suggests | Cycling Today Official

Children are encouraged to be outside and ride bicycles to move their bodies and breathe in the fresh air. Doctors tell us to ride our bikes to avoid various health problems and diseases.  Riding a bike is one of those things that seem to fit many bills: health, entertainment, and transport. However, cycling is much […]

Cycling Today Official

Statistically, you are twice as likely to die riding a bike vs driving.

I’m glad you are not a coward, I heard only cowards can die riding a bicycle.

www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6431a1.htm

Bicyclist Deaths Associated with Motor Vehicle Traffic — United States, 1975–2012

Let Darwin handle this one fam. Their blood will help write proper biking infrastructure bills.