• Iconoclast@feddit.uk
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    26 days ago

    Once you start noticing how many people are using their phones while driving it becomes terrifying to be riding on the side of the road. Luckily I mostly stick to trails.

    • _haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.worksOPM
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      26 days ago

      This is why I ride with lights and cameras: I’m not sure why, but the presence of a lens and that blinking record light seems to magically make everyone better drivers.

      It’s not fool proof, but I was astounded at how much of a difference it made!

    • Scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech
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      26 days ago

      Riding the bus and bike its shocking. I swear, probably 1/3 are using their phone in some capacity. One out of three when riding the bus.

  • BasedMaquisEddington@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    26 days ago

    Me when I click the link to a site of useful bike articles and nothing else.

    What’s this?

    Where are the… You know, the cookie warnings and popup-ads and everything?

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    25 days ago

    The biggest change to being visible to motorists I experienced was when I started riding a recumbent. It stands out.

    Also, Holy Web 1.0, Batman!

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      24 days ago

      A visible camera or two has been the biggest game changer for me, but I definitely attract a lot of attention when I ride my recumbent.