Phil (ascentale)Jul 18, 2025

@bobjonkman asks:

Q7. Forest fires across the world have blown smoke to places hundreds of (miles|km) from the fires. Air quality has gone down, some days to dangerous levels. Have you adjusted your biking because of low air quality? Changed your route? Worn an N95 mask? Stopped biking?

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Show threadBruce Elrick
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Relevant: https://video.canadiancivil.com/w/u6cUyzptCvzdB3Kh8UXEdd
What every cyclist needs to know about wildfire smoke

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Show threadAlex WaggonerJul 18, 2025
@virtuous_sloth @ascentale @bobjonkman @bikenite I was just about to post this! A very good video that is definitely going to influence how I approach this in LA.
Show threadBruce ElrickJul 18, 2025
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I do have to say that when I've used a KN95 mask when it is smokey I've found it totally takes away the smell which tells me something, especially knowing what such a mask is designed to do.
Show threadBob JonkmanJul 19, 2025

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I've noticed that with perfumes and air "fresheners" too -- I don't smell them until I take off my KN95 mask.

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Show threadBob JonkmanJul 19, 2025

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Yes, that video, played by $SPOUSE at a volume intended to attract my attention, is what prompted the question.

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@[email protected] Hi Phil: Another #BikeNitePQ: Forest fires across the world have blown smoke to places hundreds of (miles|kilometres) from the fires. Air quality has gone down, some days to dangerous levels. Have you adjusted your biking because of low air quality? Changed your route? Worn an N95 mask? Stopped biking?

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