@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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@ascentale @bobjonkman @bikenite A7. I've been lucky enough not to live somewhere there are bad fires, but ever since the pandemic started, I was wearing N95s anyway. Including while cycling. If I start breathing too hard, either I slow down or take rests. But it really didn't give me a problem much...only on bigger hills.
When it comes to exercising during low air quality days, it's important to keep that shit out of your lungs. #BikeNite
@meganL @ascentale @bobjonkman @bikenite
A7. We get really bad Canadian smoke (AQI over 200 a few times!), and I am thinking of getting a GATA mask for any outdoor activity when the air is bad, plus it seems like it would be perfect for riding due to it being silicone and having replaceable filters.
@puppethead @ascentale @bobjonkman @bikenite Starting in the '80s or '90s, I occasionally used a mask called Green Screen, which looked similar, but had an insert for a carbon filter. It was helpful keeping out that chunky exhaust coming out of city buses. But I stopped being able to find them and eventually the foam fell apart.
For a N95 with replaceable filters, I've got a Flo Mask. Also has a silicone frame. https://www.flomask.com/ #BikeNite
Flo Mask: The World's Best Breathable & Reusable Mask. Filters made in the USA. Winner of the BARDA/NIOSH Mask Challenge. Our next-gen respirators features a medical-grade silicone rubber, zero glasses fogging, and award-winning design for adults and kids. Experience the ultimate in comfort and protection.
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