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Would you (or have you) stealth camp when adventure cycling? Stealth camping usually means you're camping somewhere you're not supposed to camp. It might be on private property or public land that doesn't allow camping. Sometimes when adventure cycling, you run into cases where you have no...

What was the last bike repair you had to get, or you did yourself? My last one was my gravel bike. I ran out of tubeless tire goo and didn't have the tool to take the nozzle off to fill it up. So, I gave the local bike shop something to do :) How about you?

How cold is cold when it comes to cycling/ How cold does it have to be for you to get the cold weather cycling kits out? Do you have an in-between kit? Like for example, I'm short sleeved jersey and bib shorts when its warm. When it's cool but not too cold, I'll wear a long sleeve compression...

Wear t-shirts with biking graphics, go to cafes and restaurants that are cyclist themed/owned, get cycling-related tatoos? Do you embrace the full lifestyle of being a cyclist and making sure everyone knows you're a cyclist? Why or why not?

Are you open to trying new bike styles that you haven't tried before? For example, if you just mountain bike, would you be willing to try road biking? Or do you just stick to what you are doing and refrain from trying new things in biking? Why wouldn't you try new styles? What's stopping you?

What is cycling to you? What does it mean for you? For some, cycling is for fitness. For others, it's about adventure. For me - it's adventure. I could really care less about being fast or super fit. I bike for the adventure aspects of it. I bike to see stuff and enjoy trails on two wheels...

Have you ever had a bike repair that didn't quite go as planned? Wrong in terms of it not fixing the problem or even causing more problems, such as more damage or even a wreck? If so, please tell us about it and how we can avoid a similar situation.

I know riders who prefer a very thick and large chamois in their cycling shorts. I know others who want a medium-sized sized and some who want a thin pad. I even know folks who don't like chamois at all. Where are you at in this conversation? What chamois thickness do you prefer and why?

Do any of you experience any sort of long-term pain from cycling? I'm not exactly talking about saddle sores or a sore butt from sitting in the seat. I'm talking about pain from riding long-term. Are any of you experiencing this at all?

What type of bike do you not like? Why don't you like it?

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?