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Howdy members, I'd love to get your opinions and vote on how we have the forum set up. Currently, you can visit the Bike Discussion Section and view multiple sub-sections (boards) for each bike type, such as Road Biking, Gravel, Mountain, etc...

What are your thoughts on protected bike lanes? Do you feel we should have more of them? Do you think we should just have better access to the roadways instead? What do you all think about this topic?

Source and full article: https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/snakes-spiders-and-thunderstorms-the-tour-divide-record-falls Has anyone been following this?

When it comes to bikepacking and bike touring, how do you plan your routes? Do you use a certain website? App? Something else?

Do you have any favorite YouTube channels with bike repair tutorials? https://www.youtube.com/@parktool/videos I like Park Tool because they offer a wide range of products. How about you?

Many complaints from people who dislike e-bikes are directed at those riding these bikes that exceed 30 MPH. Most regular e-bikes top out at 20. In fact, that's a little disadvantageous, seeing that I can ride my regular bike faster than that. However, I've seen some that can reach 40 MPH...

Some male cyclists shave their legs. It's said to help toughen your legs and possibly result in a very small amount of weight loss and improved aero. How do you feel about this as a man? Do you shave your legs for cycling? If so, why, and why should I consider it to benefit me for cycling?

Almost hump day!

Post pictures of funny cycling kits! Please give credit where credit is due ;) Images via Podium Cycling Would you wear this one? :P

This is a cool video!

Is this about right? What other skills would you suggest learning?

Mountain biking can be dangerous. The injuries you can sustain from mountain biking can be pretty severe. You have a bigger chance of wrecking and wrecking against some pretty gnarly terrain that can cause a lot of broken bones, bleeding, and worse. Do you carry extra insurance because of...

How do you feel about the carbon versus aluminum gravel bikes debate? Carbon is beneficial because it's generally lighter, primarily for reducing shock and friction from rough riding on gravel roads. However, carbon is more expensive and harder to repair if it breaks. You are also limited on...

How light and aero do you need to be when road biking? Are you the type of road cyclist who needs the lightest bike, components, and accessories? If so, what have you done to accomplish this, and what kind of weight has it shaved off? How about for the sake of being aero? What are you doing...

Reply daily just for fun and tell us what your weather is! It's humid and rainy here.

When I was a kid, you could bike to school, and we did. Nowadays, many schools prohibit biking to school for "safety" concerns, but is it really impacting their safety to do so? I feel like kids have a better chance of becoming obese and having health problems simply by getting this advantage...

Any predictions on the winner of the Tour de France this year? If so, what leads you to your conclusion?

How often do you grease your bike chain? What bike chain lube are you using and why?

Do you ever wear a safety vest when biking on the road? Do you think more commuters should be wearing them?

Many cyclists worldwide enjoy riding to coffee shops and cafes. These places appear to be common rest stops and social gathering spots for riders. Do you agree? Do you commonly find yourself riding to them? If so, what do you usually get?