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Showroom7561, to micromobility in Like to bike? Your knees will thank you and you may live longer, too

As someone who suffers from chronic, unspecified joint pains, I can say without a doubt that cycling not only helps to get rid of the pain (while on the bike), but the effects last days after my ride.

Jogging, on the other hand, increases my body pain like 300% for a week. LOL

Showroom7561, to micromobility in What pedals do you use? How do you like them?

You’ll definitely like the catalysts. Even the bearings in them are top notch.

The fact that rebuilt kits are available already makes me love them. LOL

Showroom7561, to canada in You may be eligible for LifeLabs class-action lawsuit, but you need to apply soon

I got a confirmation that payment was on the way… Unfortunately, “all class members who made valid claims will receive a payment of $7.86”, which is hardly worth the time spent filling the application.

Showroom7561, to selfhosted in Self-hosted YouTube downloader?

Been using this for a few weeks on my synology nas. Absolutely love it!

Showroom7561, to micromobility in What pedals do you use? How do you like them?

Hey, FWIW, I also ordered a Rockbros wide pedal, which I took for a spin on a 120km ride today.

Based on the platform measurement, it’s just a tiny bit shorter than the Catalyst, but for $55 Canadian, so this will go on my other bike when the Catalyst pedals arrive.

With the Rockbros wide pedal, I experienced absolutely zero foot discomfort and my feet feel great after the ride, too. I’m completely blown away.

Mid foot cycling should be taken more seriously. I’m sure some people give up on cycling due to various pains, and they only move to smaller and more restrictive pedals because that’s what they’ve been told are “the best”.

I’m so excited to get the Catalysts!

Showroom7561, to birding in Chipping sparrow chipping on my window well

I’ve got the Netvue Birdfy with built-in AI detection and a solar panel. If you don’t get the AI version, you have to pay a subscription for that feature.

It’s mounted to a huge tripod meant for studio lighting, and I just installed a squirrel baffle under it. The feeder is about 8 or 9 ft in the air.

It’s awesome to watch them live, or to just replay a bunch of captures at the end of the day. Cardinals are out at 5:30am, and the last birds (also often a Cardinals pair) are usually at the feeder just before sunset (around 8:30pm EST these days).

We had a family of house finch visiting and had 4 or 5 of them at the feeder at one time 😂 All those baby birds!

Here’s a Chipping Sparrow from earlier today:

https://lemmy.ca/pictrs/image/367a75c0-5e47-4c01-87f6-b59f84606576.jpeg

We had a lot of house sparrows visit, too.

Showroom7561, to birding in Chipping sparrow chipping on my window well

I’ve got a birdfeeder with a camera that will alert me when it identifies birds. Chipping Sparrows are at it all the time! Super cute little ones!

Showroom7561, to canada in Refugee board orders deportation for trucker in horrific Humboldt Broncos crash

I agree that the truck industry needs to change (I know a few career truck drivers who have shared their experiences), but this was not a case of improper training, or even fatigue.

There were so many warnings for the driver leading up to the intersection. He didn’t even try to stop.

Only he knows what happened, but the court documents have listed perfect driving conditions, ample warnings, and squarely puts blame on the driver.

This was beyond tragic and completely avoidable.

Showroom7561, to canada in Refugee board orders deportation for trucker in horrific Humboldt Broncos crash

This wasn’t caused by a lack of training, though.

He sped through an intersection with an oversized stop signs at it, which featuring a flashing light, without even trying to stop. (Source)

Showroom7561, to micromobility in What pedals do you use? How do you like them?

They should arrive on Tuesday, and I’ll have them installed the minute they get here!

Showroom7561, to micromobility in What pedals do you use? How do you like them?

I ordered a pair of Pedaling innovations Catalyst flat pedals - they are very long and designed so the pedal axel is in the middle of your foot. I haven’t used them yet, but I’ve found a LOT of foot relief by riding with my mid-foot, even on flat pedals that aren’t large enough to do that optimally.

Generally speaking, most flat pedals work for me, but on very long 100km+ rides, I get hot foot, general foot pain, and don’t enjoy it as much as I should. I’m hoping the Catalyst pedals solve this problem.

Showroom7561, to canada in Homelessness increased by 20 per cent despite $443 million Liberal plan: PBO

Prior to the Liberals coming to power Ottawa was responsible for about seven per cent of the money spent on reducing homelessness, a number that rose only to 14 per cent with all the new money. Most of the money spent on reducing homelessness was spent by provincial and municipal governments.

This is the most important take away.

The Liberal government doubled their funding, but it’s the provinces and municipalities who are responsible for spending it in ways that help the homeless.

Any failings are on them, and the headline makes it seem like Liberals are at fault.

Showroom7561, to utilitycycling in Looking for advice on turning a mountain bike into a cargo bike

I figure I’ll start small, see if this is useful, and add capacity as I go.

That’s what I’ve done! I’m lucky that the used MTB I linked is a 26"er, and so was my older one. I built up my older MTB with a bunch of gear, and they all ported over without issues. Then I just added more as I saw fit.

Good luck with your build!

Showroom7561, to buyitforlife in Feedback on hexclad cookware?

If you want a true BIFL cookware get:

Stainless steel pots.

For pans, cast iron (if you are ok with the maintenance) or stainless steel.

I switch between the two, depending on what I’m cooking. I expect my cookware will last many lifetimes.

I’ve never heard of a non-stick pans lasting more than 5 or 10 years, and that’s if you aren’t being slowly poisoned during that time, either. There are almost no safe non-stick pans, other than cast iron. :)

SS can be non-stick if you use them properly. But even if you don’t, they are easy to clean and make like new again.

Showroom7561, to fuck_cars in Car Journeys Up In 2023 With Bus And Bicycle Journeys Down, Reports U.K. Department For Transport

“Therefore,” concluded the report, “cars continue to be the main contributor to changes in overall motor vehicle traffic.”

When you think about it for a second, the worst traffic congestion you’ll find are in places where only cars and trucks are allowed to be: highways.

Yes, you get traffic congestion in cities, too, but hours long congestion only happens in places where cyclists aren’t.

If a [insert ridiculous number] lane highway at [insert any speed] still results in bumper to bumper traffic, perhaps really should be blaming cars for being the least efficient, traffic-inducing, time-wasting form of transportation available.

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