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 threadeddJul 19, 2025

@ascentale @bobjonkman @bikenite A7. I won't bike if air's really bad. I dropped the kid off once when a pool chemical plant caught on fire and on the way home was wondering why my throat was feeling rough before it clicked. On a later errand I decided to take the car since it was available.

I do have some masks as well, but even the vented one isn't a great fit (slightly too small) and is rough with glasses.

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Show threadTroubleJul 20, 2025
@edd @ascentale @bobjonkman @bikenite A7 you should check out the 3m half respirator masks. Ask around to try one just for fit. They come in a large range of sizes. A proper fitting mask is so good, that they in general will not fog up glasses (no leaks) and comfortable enough to wear for hours (minus heat/sweat issues). Worst case one could rig up exhaust deflectors to direct hot steamy air away. #BikeNite
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@trouble @ascentale @bobjonkman @bikenite Yea, the one I had was the one-size-fits-average-only mask from The People's Co. when I bought my rain cape. It's just a touch too small for my face so it's both not terribly comfortable and doesn't seal on the cheeks.
Jul 20, 2025 at 1:19amWeb