@nprofile1q... asks:

Q2. Dedicated walk & roll (bike, inline skate, wheelchair, scooter) paths age and weather to the extent that they become punishing, if not dangerous, to ride. What steps have people taken to advocate for maintaining existing but dilapidated infrastructure so walk & rollers can enjoy it again, safely?

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And our last question this week as usual: your week in a photo.

Q8. What did you see this week? Reply with a photo if you'd like. Cycling related or not is fine. Tell us about it!

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Knee pain: fit has a lot to do with it, but how about pedaling style?

Q6. Have you adjusted your pedaling style to avoid knee pain? Or do you attribute any knee pain to your pedaling style? Does "mashing" (pedaling with high force, at low rpm) contribute to it?

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@nprofile1q... asks:

My Schwalbe Marathon tire (on my Brompton) was punctured and the tube is ruined.

Q5. I know I have to replace the tube, but should I replace the tire as well? It’s a tiny puncture, so I’m tempted to use it again, but common sense says it’s not worth it. What would you do?

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New goal for the year: do a century ride before the year's out.

Q4. What do you bring for all day rides like a century?

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Welcome to #BikeNite on Friday, July 24th.

Thanks for joining our chat. Anyone can join, now or later. Reply to what you like, and boost for visibility.

Our intro, and question from @nprofile1q...

Q1a. Where are you posting from today?

Q1b. How often do you check your tires to see if they need air?

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I road the brand new protected bike lane on Franklin St in Oakland. It’s great https://youtube.com/shorts/xTzfM_9uzh0?si=C6aPR-xvvcP72sBK

And our last question this week as usual: your week in a photo.

Q8. What did you see this week? Reply with a photo if you'd like. Cycling related or not is fine. Tell us about it!

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Inspired by recent travel:

Q4. Have you ever seen or brought a cycle on an airplane with you? How did you pack it for transport? I've heard that Bromptons can fit into overhead bins as carry-on luggage. Have you tried this? Do any other bikes fit? Is it worth it?

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And our last question this week: your week in a photo.

Q8. What did you see this week? Reply with a photo if you'd like. Cycling related or not is fine. Tell us about it!

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@nprofile1q... asks:

Q6. When riding up a hill do you find yourself gripping the handlebars tight and pulling with your arms?

I do and was wondering to what benefit since it's my legs that turn the pedals.

I've been trying out just resting my hands on the bars to see what difference it makes. It's much more relaxed and I can still get up most hills in that style.

Occasionally I do have to employ the "arm assist" so it obviously does help to a degree but thinking a bit more finesse in the bio-mechanical function would redirect energy to where it's needed most - the legs.

What's your thoughts on this?

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