Mastodon, you are a influence...

[mshearthwitch@wandering.shop]

@IceWolf @colinstu Oh for SURE. Even when I don't go for walks I try and make a point of just standing outside for at least 5 min and feeling some form of natural light on my face.

[minmi@sfba.social]

@MsHearthWitch man I know. The other day I was like “should individuals own the means of production tho?!”

[mshearthwitch@wandering.shop]

@minmi This is the mastodon way...

[alienghic@timeloop.cafe]

@MsHearthWitch

welcome to the commune.

[specter@eattherich.club]

@MsHearthWitch Unsubscribe = Linux = Painting = Biking??????? We can only hope

[beeoproblem@mastodon.gamedev.place]

@MsHearthWitch it's fun, the level of discomfort/exhaustion it comes with will correlate with how hilly your route is though.

Biking on flat land is much less work than rolling hills.

[mshearthwitch@wandering.shop]

@beeoproblem Yeah one of the reasons I'm considering it atm is that where I live is very flat.

Alas I just looked up the costs of a cargo bike (pretty much required for what I want to use a bike for) and it's gonna have to wait.

[beeoproblem@mastodon.gamedev.place]

@MsHearthWitch @sandorspruit @brennen I've heard fat bikes can be good in snow. A mountain bike works okay for me on ice and hard packed snow but requires care to avoid slipping. Deep soft snow is nigh impossible though

I find the most annoying part of biking in the cold is that it's really hard to judge how to dress. Getting overheated when it's -10C out sucks hard.

Edit: nvm I read further and see you have the opposite issue.

[bruce@darkmoon.social]

@MsHearthWitch

Biking places is far better than biking nowhere like the spandex bros with their carbon frames that cost almost as much as a car.

[bruce@darkmoon.social]

@MsHearthWitch @airikr @hermannus

When I was biking a lot in Houston (a very hot and humid place,) I often waited until the sun went down, or at least was low in the sky. The sun can be a killer.

[bruce@darkmoon.social]

@MsHearthWitch @beeoproblem

A trailer might be a good compromise. That way you can have the benefits of a lighter bicycle when you don't need to haul anything.

But it's your bike, and only you know what you really need.

[mshearthwitch@wandering.shop]

@bruce @beeoproblem yup, someone else suggested that and I'm having a think.

Really I would only want one for when I go out with stuff (groceries and dog, or art supplies and dog). So a regular bike might be cheaper but I'm not sure if it would see any use.

[mshearthwitch@wandering.shop]

@bruce Alas after a brief bit of research, and given my current issues and needs, the type of bike that I think would be best would in fact cost near an old used car.

But at least it wouldn't then cost insurance and gas.

[bruce@darkmoon.social]

@MsHearthWitch @beeoproblem

You could try a used bike. I recommend visiting a local bike shop. Look for one that has good vibes. Avoid the big box stores.

A good bike shop can help guide you to the right bike for you. Some even offer quality used bikes.

[jaypee@mastodon.drjpdns.com]

@MsHearthWitch
Ebikes are the Shiznits. imagine combining the joy of riding and the autonomy of going for 4 hours bike rides and coming back only slightly exhausted. I can do 100 km to go into the main city and back and it feels great. You can even "convert" your existing bike.

[mshearthwitch@wandering.shop]

@bruce @beeoproblem that's definitely what I'm gonna do when I'm ready to take the next step!

[the5thcolumnist@mstdn.ca]

@MsHearthWitch @kimu

There is only so far you can go in undressing for the weather.

[blort@social.tchncs.de]

@MsHearthWitch

Now become a gay, vegan, furry witch and your transformation shall be complete...

[mshearthwitch@wandering.shop]

@Blort am already queer and a furry and a witch

Not vegan and no plans to be given health issues (not open for debate). But we do eat plant based quite often!

[jaypee@mastodon.drjpdns.com]

@MsHearthWitch
Here's the beast