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Do any of you carry additional specialized insurance in relation to being a cyclist? This could be something like bike insurance to cover bikes and even kits in the event of a wreck. It could even be something like accident insurance or helicopter insurance in the event you get hurt while riding.

I usually drink about 2 to 3 gallons of water a day. How about you?

Have you ever been involved with cycling-related road rage? Tell us about it. What happened?

Pogacar has a small collision with a Team Caer. https://www.reuters.com/sports/pogacar-crashes-into-vingegaards-team-car-before-tour-stage-start-2025-07-24/ He's currently the yellow jersey winner. If the crash was bad enough to take him out of the tour, then what? I think those team cars are...

Have you ever done a bike tour across the state or region you live in? If so, tell us about it. If not, do you plan to do it ever?

How often do you wash your bike? How about your chain? How often do you wash your chain and reapply chain lubricant?

It's expensive. https://www.rei.com/product/182344/garmin-varia-rtl515-rearview-radar-taillight Like $200. But it's a radar that will detect vehicles coming at you and alert you on your bike computer. I've not got it yet, but I am considering it.

Will you bike in really cold weather? As in freezing temperatures and even snow and ice conditions? How do you keep yourself comfortable cycling in the cold?

Will you ride singletrack in the summer months? With spider webs, ticks, undergrowth, and everything annoying that comes with summer - will you still ride, or do you wait until it cools down?

Should bicycles be equipped with safety equipment like cars? I’m talking about headlights, brake lights and even turn signals? Some advocates believe in this and they say since cars have to do it legally so should bikes, what do you think?

Do You Trust the News? Why or Why Not?

What do you think? Vote and feel free to reply!

How do you feel about social media? Is it actually killing our social lives? Do you remember when you used to get out and talk to people more, before social media was around, versus nowadays?

Some people want cyclists to pay for bike registration and plates. How do you feel about this? Personally, as long as the prices are fair, since a bike isn't a heavy vehicle that wears down roads, emits no pollutants, and requires no gas consumption, I could agree with it. However, I would not...

Most might say we're already taxed for using the roads. That would be true in most cases; in some way, our tax money is going towards road maintenance and usage. However, we don't pay for a license, license plates, and registration on a bicycle. Some feel that's unfair. Personally, I don't...

Have you heard of Vision Zero? More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vision_Zero If so, how do you feel about a safety initiate like this one?

This is a controversial topic. I ask that everyone be respectful to each other about it. You can agree or disagree, but please refrain from name-calling or becoming abusive about it. If it gets out of hand, I'll close the comments. Should Trans Athletes Compete in Gender-Based Cycling Events...

Doping in pro-racing is risky because the race authorities are constantly looking to catch riders doing it. But what about in amateur racing? Like races that YOU can participate in. Many of these still have cash prizes and awards that people strive to win and obtain. But riders could easily...

Solo touring or bikepacking should be for everyone, right? How about women on their own? I don't write this to be sexist because I feel that everyone should be able to tour or bikepack on their own, regardless of their gender. I also feel like everyone should be able to do that without being...

Do you think bikepackers are bad for the environment or natural areas? Most bikepackers will make their own campsite if they can't find one. They'll put up a tent or bivvy on any flat spot they find or hang a hammock in the trees. Some naturalists argue this is bad and damaging to natural...