Phil (ascentale)

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2026-03-20 23:32:00 UTC

@npub1ptr…7xj7 mentions:
I just watched this new film "Cycling Cities":
https://youtu.be/R5jQc1jXLAU
I highly recommend it! Although mostly in German, the images speak for themselves. You'll see wonderful cycling infrastructure and how cities have become more livable. Some interviews are in French or English.
Q5. Which videos or channels inspire or encourage you to think about new mobility concepts? Any recommendations?
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2026-03-14 23:39:45 UTC

Real civic action: kids in our bike crew helped mark and report potholes to the City for the #PotholeChallenge. OakDOT fixed them up so we can all have smoother riding. Real civic action: kids in our bike crew helped mark and report potholes to the City. Fixed now 😎
https://youtube.com/shorts/0GCWgSP7CV0

2026-03-07 00:24:00 UTC

@npub1e0e…0a6u asks:
Not that I had a lot of choice in what was available for me to get, but the coming recumbent will have an aluminum frame rather than a cro-moly one. I have never owned a cycle with an aluminum frame before.
Q4. What are your tips for the "care and feeding" of an aluminum cycle frame? Esp if it has to be stored outside? #Recumbent
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2026-03-07 00:16:00 UTC

@npub13xd…mre7 asks:
I'm wondering about the pro's and con's of the two options (frame mount vs fork mount) for how storage should go on the front of a bike.
My longtail has a frame mounted front basket and I love it. But it seams that fork mounted rack/baskets are easier to ad to bikes, but I wonder how they affect handling.
Q3. What are your thoughts?
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2026-02-28 00:56:00 UTC

And our last question of the week:
Q8. What did you see this week? Share a photo if you'd like. Cycling related or not is fine. Tell us about it!
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2026-02-14 00:56:00 UTC

2026-02-14 00:32:00 UTC

@npub1drp…rj9j asks:
Q5. What's your take on bicycle rentals, like those big bike sharing systems, but also the local ones often offering cargobikes?
Do you have the same opinion on them as on car sharing and rental e-scooters? Does bike sharing bring as many advantages to city life as car sharing?
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2026-01-17 01:04:01 UTC

That's it for tonight. Thanks for asking, answering, reading & discussing. And for the questions!
If you have Q's for next week, send them with the BikeNitePQ tag. Lots of space for more. If I've missed your question before, please send again; I might have lost the post.
<500 characters please; I may shorten if necessary to fit in the scheduler.
Reply, boost and favorite to keep it going. Thanks for being a part of this community. And you can follow #BikeNite, if you haven't yet.

2026-01-17 00:32:00 UTC

@npub1e0e…0a6u asks:
Q5. How do cycles and cycle culture help in resisting oppression? Do you have stories or ideas?
https://apnews.com/article/chicago-illinois-immigration-ice-c24537965e31860fb07ba83e79de4f4b
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2026-01-10 00:00:08 UTC

Welcome to #BikeNite on Friday, January 9th.
Thanks for joining our chat about cycle-related stuff. Answer whenever at your convenience. Anyone can join, now or later. Reply to what you like, and boost for visibility.
Our intro:
Q1. Where are you posting from today? And a non-cycling question: What is something tasy that you ate recently?
#BikeNiteQ #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @npub1eea…umv2

2026-01-03 00:56:00 UTC

And our last question of the week:
Q8. Do you have any photos from 2026 to share? Cycling-related or not is fine. Tell us about it!
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2025-12-20 00:32:01 UTC

@npub1ucv…5a8g asks:
Q5. I haven't done any bikepacking, but I am interested in seeing how people pack things they are bikepacking with (ie, what gear goes where, what kind of bags are necessary, etc.).
Any neat photos of your bikepacking setup and/or places I ought to look?
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2025-12-06 00:56:00 UTC

And our last question of the week:
Q8. What did your last week look like? Do you have a photo to share from this past week? Cycling-related or not is fine.
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2025-11-22 00:08:00 UTC

@npub17em…8fw6 asks:
Q2. Anybody here made their own biking gear from scratch, or nearly so?
I love repairing and repurposing, but I'm wondering if trying to make my own gloves is overly ambitious and doomed to fail.
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2025-10-24 23:32:01 UTC

@npub1cgr…g05w asks:
My clothes are starting to pick up a bit of stank from my bike bag.
Q5. Assuming I can't put it through the wash, what's a good way to freshen the inside of a bike bag?
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2025-10-24 22:02:29 UTC

Our community discussion #BikeNite starts in about an hour, at 4pm Pacific (UTC-7). I post cycle-y questions w/ Q1, Q2, Q3; if you answer w/ A1, A2, A3, etc, it's easier to match.
Tag #BikeNite if you want your answer to be more discoverable; follow it to see questions & replies in your feed. Boost & reply to replies to keep the discussion going.
(You can follow the BikeNiteQ tag so questions are easier to find, but don't include this in your answers)
image: @npub1e0e…0a6u cc @npub1eea…umv2
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2025-10-17 23:16:01 UTC

@npub1qd4…qg5c asks:
Q3. Is there a bit of road that you just hate cycling on?
For me, a short stretch of southbound Mearns Rd at Mearns Kirk. Slight rise, poor surface, from Eaglesham Rd to the roundabout:
https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=19/55.766735/-4.322718
Just horrible for a fraction of a minute.
Meanwhile, I just love Mearns Rd up by Hazelden, in either direction:
https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=16/55.75285/-4.34769
Related: https://road.cc/content/blog/do-you-have-bit-road-you-hate-316307
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2025-10-03 23:48:01 UTC

@npub1syu…s5cm asks:
Q7. What’s the weirdest/ best thing you’ve found on the road while cycling?
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2025-09-26 23:08:00 UTC

@npub1kj5…xxmc asks:
Q2. I've been a mechanic for 4 years and a dedicated urban/utility cyclist my whole life, but it doesn't feel there's any way to earn enough money & security to take care of a family or myself as I age.
Any folks in/from the industry have advice on how to forge a more sustainable life w/ the skills & experience a good wrench and dedicated commuter brings to the table?
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2025-09-19 23:56:00 UTC

And our last question of the week:
Q8. Do you have a photo to share from a ride or of something cycle-related from the past week? It doesn't have to be anything special. If you'd like to, share one and tell us about it!
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2025-09-19 23:32:00 UTC

@npub16cf…yhaa asks:
Q5. Do you change/swap your tires for winter? I guess some folks need stud tires. But beyond that, do people mount some more puncture-resistant stuff to reflect the wetter/distier roads?
(Do you change tires for seasons in general?)
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2025-09-12 23:56:00 UTC

2025-09-05 23:56:00 UTC

2025-09-05 22:01:05 UTC

Our community discussion #BikeNite starts in about an hour, at 4pm Pacific (UTC-7). I post cycle-y questions w/ Q1, Q2, Q3; if you answer w/ A1, A2, A3, etc, it's easier to match.
Tag #BikeNite if you want your answer to be more discoverable; follow it to see questions & replies in your feed. Boost & reply to replies to keep the discussion going.
(You can follow the BikeNiteQ tag so questions are easier to find, but don't include this in your answers)
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2025-08-29 23:48:00 UTC

@npub1dqd…zf0g asks:
Q7. I'm told that several countries have ceased mail delivery to the U.S. and that #USPS no longer offer guaranteed delivery outside the U.S. What are the likely implications for bike parts and your local bike shop?
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2025-08-22 23:40:01 UTC

@npub1ghh…h75k asks:
The furthest grocery store from my home is about 5.5 miles away and carries certain frozen food items I want to buy that no other store in my area carries. The same is true of the second-furthest grocery store from my home, about 4 miles.
Q6. What are people using to insulate frozen food items on their bicycles? I’m tired of only feeling comfortable buying frozen food in Winter.
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2025-08-08 23:40:01 UTC

@npub1ldk…hlmk asks:
Q6. Do you think hills put people off biking? Anyone have experience wirh this one way or another?
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2025-08-08 23:32:00 UTC

Protected lanes in New York are being removed, and the mobility path on a local bridges will become a breakdown shoulder for cars 4 days a week.
Q5. Do you have other examples of cycling and mobility infrastructure that was removed?
NY: https://www.reddit.com/r/MicromobilityNYC/comments/1me1pf1/theyve_actually_done_it_theyve_ripped_out_the/
Richmond: https://richmondside.org/2025/08/07/richmond-bridge-bike-lane-access-to-be-reduced-starting-this-fall/
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2025-08-01 23:32:00 UTC

@npub1vre…ngmu asks:
Q5. Here in Ontario, the provincial government’s draconian legislation attacking bike lanes and people who cycle has been declared unconstitutional. What wins have folks seen in their own communities?
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2025-07-27 15:38:28 UTC

- reply

late A6. Have you looked at Cycling without age? They may have a nice idea of what types of cycles work:
https://cyclingwithoutage.org
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2025-07-25 23:40:01 UTC

@npub1q33…fan8 via @npub1xmt…2s2p is looking for a cycle that can take their two grandparents around the neighborhood with.
Q6. Do you have any advice or suggestions for cycles that would work?
I am linking to the full post here due to character limits: https://kolektiva.social/@scroeser/114889547903207427
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2025-07-11 23:32:13 UTC

@npub1svy…khm0 asks:
Q5. How did you discover your local bike shop? Do they advertise, or are they on a main street and you were just riding by? What attracted you to the shop in the first place?
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2025-07-04 23:48:08 UTC

@npub1wnl…sl42 asks:
Q7. In a normal week, on how many days do you ride? And how’s that broken down between utility, recreation, and sport?
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2025-06-27 23:00:13 UTC

Hello, welcome to #BikeNite on June 27th. Thanks for joining our cycle-stuff-chat. Answer whenever at your convenience. Anyone can join, now or later. Reply to what you like, and boost for visibility.
Our intro question:
Q1. Where are you posting from today? Slightly random question loosely related to current events: If a politician cycles, do you trust them more? Less? Does it have no bearing on your opinion of them?
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2025-06-20 23:32:09 UTC

@npub1cl5…f994 asks:
Q5. A curious question for people who ride bikes with drop handlebars. What is your favourite handlebar tape, and why?
Mine is Supakaz Super Sticky Kush. It's relatively easy to wrap, it feels super comfortable, and it lasts very long.
(If you don't use drop-style handlebars what type of grip do you like?)
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2025-06-13 23:32:10 UTC

@npub1lfa…gz95 is looking for tips for investigating and hopefully preventing flat tires.
Last fall, and again a couple of weeks ago, I've had series of unexplained flat rear tires where I come out to find the inner tube deflated without any sign of a problem the last time I rode and don't find a classic puncture when I fix it.
Q6. What are your troubleshooting/prevention tips?
Full post: https://infosec.exchange/@ozdreaming/114631927190631568
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2025-06-13 23:24:07 UTC

@npub1mcd…2mvz asks:
Q5. How do you avoid saddle sores? I’m on my 5th saddle (gave up on Brooks after it broke twice in a year). I haven’t had a professional fit, but I’ve lowered the saddle, raised handlebars & shortened the stem. I wear gel shorts. It all helps but it’s not yet a good situation. I know that losing weight would help (I’m mmrph mmrph kilos), but in the past year there has been negative progress on that goal.
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2025-05-09 23:32:12 UTC

@npub1cl5…f994 asks:
Q5. For those who ride both acoustic and electric cycles: Do you find your e-cycle as fun to ride as your non-electric one? I own two traditional bikes (Specialized Roubaix & Marin DSX 1) and 1 e-cycle (Tern HSD S+). While the Tern is better for hauling cargo and climbing hills, I don’t enjoy riding it as much as my other bikes. The fun factor isn’t there for me. Do others feel the same way?
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2025-04-10 18:03:06 UTC

Day 9 of #30DaysOfBiking
It was a bike bus morning! What a way to build community and spend time with friends and neighbors.
https://files.sfba.social/media_attachments/files/114/314/980/433/719/089/original/7575f5e84ef8c993.mp4

2025-02-22 00:24:01 UTC

We talked about stickers last week. @npub1t2c…lca3 asks:
Q4. So when is there gonna be a #BikeNite sticker?!
(What would such a sticker look like? All ideas or even sketches/mockups are welcome. Let's make it happen!)
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2025-02-08 00:40:01 UTC

Q6. Have you seen any great ideas for repurposing a driveway? If you cycle, and don't own a car, then you don't have a vehicle taking up that space. What else can be done with that outdoor space?
#BikeNite #BikeNiteQ

2025-01-11 01:04:01 UTC

And a bonus question!
Q9. There might be another small influx of people escaping another eccentric-billionaire-owned platform. Should we be reaching out to bring more people to the Fediverse? If so, what can we do?
#BikeNite #BikeNiteQ

2025-01-11 00:00:10 UTC

Hello and welcome to the first #BikeNite on January 10, 2025. Thanks for joining, as we chat about cycle stuff! Answer whenever at your convenience. Anyone can join, now or later. Reply to what you like, and boost for visibility.
We'll start out with our introduction:
Q1. Where are you posting from today? There's a lot of fire and destruction in Southern California right now, due to the effects of climate change. Is there anything that we are doing _right_?
#BikeNiteQ

2024-12-21 00:00:02 UTC

Welcome to the December 20th #BikeNite - Thanks for joining, as we chat about cycle stuff! Answer whenever at your convenience. Anyone can join, now or later. Reply to what you like, and boost for visibility.
We'll start out with our introduction:
Q1. Where are you posting from today? It's gift-giving time for many - a colleague was talking about bikes as presents today. What was the cycle you always wanted when you were a kid or teen?
Did you ever receive it?
#BikeNiteQ

2024-11-23 00:00:02 UTC

Welcome to the November 22nd #BikeNite - Thanks for joining, as we chat about cycle stuff! Answer whenever at your convenience. Anyone can join, now or later. Reply to what you like, and boost for visibility.
We'll start out with our introduction:
Q1. Where are you posting from today? It is atmospheric rivering here. What's it like where you are?
#BikeNiteQ

2024-11-09 00:16:00 UTC

@npub17u9…rkxp asks:
Q3. Most cyclists are law abiding and not a danger to the public but there are some who are antisocial and threatening.
The Guardian reports that some cities in England are banning all cyclists in city centres. https://www.theguardian.com/news/2024/oct/31/cycling-clampdowns-city-councils-danger
What could be done to curb antisocial cyclists without penalising all the rest of us?
#BikeNite #BikeNiteQ

2024-11-01 23:56:00 UTC

We had a surprise (to me at least) rain a couple of nights ago, and a rain refresher might me nice. @npub1t2c…lca3 asks:
Q8. Now that we’ve had our first rain in a while was thinking how should you prep your bike for rainy weather riding as winter is coming?
#BikeNite #BikeNiteQ

2024-10-25 23:40:00 UTC

@npub1vre…ngmu has another photo question!
Q6. What’s something unusual or striking that you’ve seen while riding your cycle? Either a one-off or something you get to see regularly? And please share photos if you can! 😀🚴‍♂️📷
#BikeNite #BikeNiteQ

2024-10-18 23:56:00 UTC

For our last question, @npub1lvt…qqcy has another one about repair/reuse:
Q8. What's your rule on when to retire a tube? My fat tire bike tubes are pricey, so I milk them for as much as I can. My rule recently developed that when I'm putting a patch on a patch on a patch, it's time to give up and eat the price of a new tube.
(For those of you who patch your own tubes, what's your record for number of patches?)
#BikeNite #BikeNiteQ

2024-10-18 23:08:00 UTC

Thank you. In addition to traffic violence, extreme weather is also at hand; we have a nearby fire warning.
@npub1l52…yrgf asks how you can still ride when it is difficult to do so outside:
Q2. We cancelled a group ride due to flooding and detritus, so I used the trainer for a virtual ride w/Rouvy. If you cycle for recreation/fitness, do you have a backup plan if you can't ride outdoors?
Do you take indoor cycling seriously & train/race with Rouvy/Zwift/TrainerRoad or the like?
#BikeNite #BikeNiteQ

2024-10-11 23:40:04 UTC

@npub12my…gxlp via @npub1lfa…gz95 had a question:
Q6. Do you use a bag of rags or blue lint-free paper towel to keep your bicycle drivetrain clean over the winter?
(Original poll and thread: https://lentil.social/@legume/113230106335282721)
#BikeNite #BikeNiteQ

2024-10-11 23:08:00 UTC

@npub1ucv…5a8g asks about cycling shorts for someone who doesn't normally wear them:
Q2. I've so far been bicycling around town (as a utilitarian cyclist) just for fun, and have contemplated doing some fun rides or maybe even a century ride, and I am thinking cargo shorts and hiking boots might be odd to be doing that in. So, if I were to look for bicycling shorts, what should I be looking for? (also, I'm guessing you wouldn't wear boxers under bicycling shorts 🤔 )
#BikeNite #BikeNiteQ

2024-10-04 23:56:00 UTC

And the last question of the night is from mas.to@meganL about different types of cycles and how many wheels they have!
Q8. How many types of cycles have you ridden (more than once): uni- bi- tri- quadri-?
#BikeNite #BikeNiteQ

2024-10-04 23:32:01 UTC

[@Bilbo_Haggins](https://better.boston/@Bilbo_Haggins ) has one of those "it's funny because it's true" questions:
Q5. How do I keep the raindrops from pelting me in the eyeballs while I'm riding and blinding me? Asking for my poor battered eyes...
#BikeNite #BikeNiteQ

2024-09-27 23:08:01 UTC

For our next question, @npub1x5u…aedj wonders about $$$:
Q2. I recently saw a post on Instagram talking about saving money by biking rather than driving. Does saving money motivate you to bike more? Do you feel like you save money by biking?
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2024-09-13 23:48:01 UTC

We've talked about cycle-friendly shops that allow you to bring cycles inside (or at least tolerate it), but @npub1drp…rj9j wonders about shops that encourage it:
Q7. Do you know of any shops which actually endorse or at least explicitly allow you to take bicycles inside? 
#BikeNite #BikeNiteQ

2024-08-30 23:40:00 UTC

A fun one from @npub1e7j…quj6 via [@Brownian_motion](https://mastodon.scot/@Brownian_motion )
Q6. How many batteries do take with you on your ride? (Batteries of all types!)
Original post: https://med-mastodon.com/@rvaughnmd/113050960182405744
#BikeNite #BikeNiteQ

2024-08-16 23:40:00 UTC

@npub1g8l…vwtm asks about saddles:
Q6. What do you look for in a comfort saddle, especially for commuters and tourers who may be more upright in the cockpit?
(Edit: This is not a "help me find a saddle" question as much as a "What works for you?" type question)
#BikeNite #BikeNiteQ

2024-08-02 23:32:00 UTC

This question is based on a story from [@v_perjorative](https://mastodon.org.uk/@v_perjorative ), passed along by @npub1svy…khm0
Q5. Have you ever run into trouble on your bike and had a stranger help you out, or have you have helped a stranger who was having bike problems themself?
(Original post w/story: https://sfba.social/@v_perjorative@mastodon.org.uk/112869258582699751)
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