@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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#BikeNite A7: Last Monday I noticed the haze riding into the city, but didn't know about air quality warning until the ride home. So I wore an KN95 (straps around the ears; proper N95s have straps behind the head) and had no trouble with it. I rode pretty hard, so the mask was puffing in and out, but the fit was good and my glasses didn't fog up. Added bonus: I didn't swallow a single fly! (Flies have been pretty thick on the ride home lately and I've swallowed quite a few)

@ascentale
@bikenite

@bobjonkman @ascentale @bikenite A7 I always ride with neck gaiters over my mouth (5x a week office commute) mostly to keep bugs out (20 mph ebike), but also to keep my cheeks warm. Amazing how much a thin cloth helps. Of course zero help with smoke. #BikeNite