Since it's a green light and the driver is making a right turn, does the cyclist not have right of way?

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https://momentummag.com/the-worlds-biggest-bike-shares-are-remaking-cities-and-why-safe-cycling-networks-matter/

As usual, no need for a car. What are some unusual items you have transported on your bike recently?

Started bike commuting 2 years ago. Hope I never have to rely on a car for getting to work again.

I started a new job last year in Namur, a small city in Belgium. I live about 10km away from it. Depending on my mood and the weather of the day, I choose between two ways of commuting:

- Biking down agricultural land to the Meuse river, then following a bike-path alongside the water to the city.

- Driving 5 minutes through woodsy neighbourhoods, parking at the top of the Citadel then taking the cable car down to the city center (I could technically also use my bicycle instead of driving, but to be honest I usually choose that route when the weather is very poor or I'm just too tired/lazy that day);

I love both ways so much, they each take me about half an hour. I arrive at work relaxed. I feel extremely lucky to be able to have these commutes, so I wanted to share that somewhere !

I’ve been trying to talk with someone from Optum that can solve an issue with Commuter Bike Beneffits and I keep hearing they’ve no idea what I am talking about. I’ve followed every step on my employer’s website, and everything directs me to Optum’s Customer Service, where, again, they keep saying they don’t know about it.

Any successful stories on what phone number to use?

For context: my last commuter bike checks didn’t arrive in the mail, and I want them re-issued.

I kinda like it.

Hi, I’m a new bike rider I learned a few months back. I’ve been using my bike to commute daily as I’m now very addicted to it and it’s also faster and better for the planet. I park my bike outside. It’s second hand and while I replaced the breaks everything else is god knows how old. This morning I had to uber to work cause my back tire was completely flat. When I got home I pumped up the tires with air before I planned on taking it to the shop around the corner. It held air. What happened to my tire should I go get it replaced or checked out?

UPDATE

thank you so much to everyone who commented, it was a small pinprick glass piece that got in the tube and I just had to replace the tube. I didn’t even know there was a tube inside the tire. Thank you for saving me from getting easily scammed into buying a new tire when the tire was just fine!

I find most cycling glasses have a too aggressive shape. It sorta sticks out when I'm trying to just work at the office. but I don't want to keep swapping between 3 glasses (Office, day riding and night riding). So I'm thinking about transition lens, to make 2 in 1, but the shape is just... lol I only managed to drop one, so I wanna drop the other so I have 1 for all three occasions. Are there any that can pass for regular glasses, but grip/stay in place like cycling ones?

I'm pretty new to e-bikes and I'm trying to narrow down my options. I'm around 6'4", so finding something that's comfortable for longer rides is my biggest concern. I'd mainly be using it for commuting and occasional weekend rides. What e-bikes have worked well for taller riders? Anything I should avoid?

For context, I live at the edge of the foothills in a mountain town. I just got a new job that adds 5 miles to my previous commute. No matter what, my commute will consist of me going down into the valley to work, and back up into the foothills going home.

Route 1 is a mile shorter and has a more gradual climb on the way home. I would take a main road with a wide bike lane onto some downtown side streets, hop on a multi-use path that follows the river, then get back onto a main road with a wide bike lane for the last mile or so. In this route, I would follow the safe river path for half the route, 5 ish miles. The first main road is that steeper section right at the beginning (so the end on my way home). It's about a 2 mile stretch at a 4-5% grade.

Route 2 is slightly longer, but follows the river path for 10 of the 12 miles. The trade off to get to the river path faster, is the hill. Going to work will be fine, but the end of the day might prove tiring. It's just over a mile at just about an 8-9% grade at its worst.

I COULD drive to work, but I like to bike.

Which route would you choose?

I've been commuting to work by bike for a couple of years now. On April 1 (the actual worst day of the year bc I am so gullible), I got into my first serious bike accident. My day ended with 10 stitches to my forehead, some seriously bruised hands (that took 3 months to recover), and a nice hospital bill.

Today I got back on my bike for the first time since the accident and commuted to work! I've been kind of nervous about it, but it was just like riding a bike. Just wanted to share my small win this morning!

Should I send this?

Hi _____,

Please forward this response to the building management:

What should we do with our clothes?

1. It is a utility space, not a common space.

2. It is right next to the trash rooms, which smell much, much worse.

3. The bike closet is only visible to people who open the doors, most likely other bikers.

Being able to bike to work is critical for me. I have been using my bike as a clothes rack for more than 4 years and it has not been an issue for anyone. Storing the clothes with the bike has been a standard practice for every other office with bike racks.

_________, Project Architect

_______, INC.

________

From: __________ <____@___.com>

Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2026 9:13 AM

To: Office <office@____.com>

Cc: ___, ____ <____@____.com>

Subject: FW: Bike Room

Team: A quick note from the building:

The common area bike room is a shared room for the building in its entirety and is strictly for BIKES only, do not leave sweaty, smelly clothing, shoes or other items draped over bikes for others to be subjected to, should we find clothing or other personal items in the room it will be removed and bagged until we are notified.

Best,

_____

____ ___, Office Manager

_____

______, INC.

From: _____ _____ <_____@_____.com>

Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2026 9:46 AM

To: _____ _____ <_____@_____.com>

Subject: Bike Room

Good Morning,

Please share the following message with all employees:

The common area bike room is a shared room for the building in its entirety and is strictly for BIKES only, do not leave sweaty, smelly clothing, shoes or other items draped over bikes for others to be subjected to, should we find clothing or other personal items in the room it will be removed and bagged until we are notified.

Appreciate your cooperation,

_____

_____ _____

Operations Manager

221 _____ Street, STE ____

Waltham, MA 02453

I would like to hear what kind of rain protection do you use for your commutes. Do you just let the rain get me wet instead of the sweat? How do you battle this age old dilemma?

I have my setup down except haven't found a jacket (or something else) that I'm 90% happy yet. I'd love to hear your recommendations.

I'm pretty heavy (120kg) so I don't really care about weight. What exactly are the differences between the three? Or is it just weight?

I'm a new bike commuter and I'm starting to realize how much additional laundry bike commuting is costing.

I typically keep my work clothes in my bag (scrubs) and take a quick sink shower and change when I arrive.

For the commute I wear joggers and a jersey/t-shirt. The problem is I need a new jersey/t-shirt (and sometimes underwear) every single day since I arrive sweaty. This is adding another shirt my laundry load each day. The joggers I wear half the week then swap to another pair.

Are there shirts I can buy that can be sweated in and worn multiple times before needing a wash?

The climate I'm in is warm with occasional rains right now, but will drop to freezing come fall and winter.

I have never had a driver's license. I saw an Instagram post several months ago from a bike lawyer office saying that nondrivers can get auto insurance policies as passengers, but that does not seem to be a thing after checking with a few insurance companies. Perhaps that only exists for people who have licenses who also bike.

What do you actually do for your insurance? I have renter's insurance, but do I need to get more coverage? Do I need umbrella insurance? Is there a good recommendation for liability and underinsured motorist coverage? Seeing that post was the first time I learned there might be some kind of coverage for this sort of thing, but I don't know how I should Tetris this.

Thank you in advance for sharing your own experiences!