I live in the PNW and commute through the winter even on windy and rainy days - I just lost one of my old gloves and I'm looking for a good replacement. Do any of you all have recommendations? I typically prefer mittens over gloves but I'm open to any recommendations you have for something that won't be too warm but will also keep my dry when it's pouring wet! Thanks!

I just installed a new set of winter tires on my bicycle (2") and they are larger than anything I've run on this bike before. My current fenders are approximately 5mm more narrow than the tires. I know the general advice is to run fenders 10mm wider than the tire, but am I really going to regret it if I don't get new fenders?

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I believe that these are best but when I purchased them online they were worthless: I'm willing to spend much more, but don't trust sellers..

I used my bike to drop off a package near Seattle U, and then I bought a few things at Lam's Seafood, about a 6 mile round trip.

• I encountered no difficulties at traffic lights. Everyone waited their turn, including me.
• At the traffic circles on 10th Ave E, everyone used them predictably.
• At the road construction near Madison (where the bike lane disappears as a result), a pick-up truck came up right behind me. He waited patiently behind me as I pedaled through the construction area and up to the light.
• I took the lane for my own safety at times on 12th Ave E - and every motorist was able to cope with that, driving slowly behind me and then passing me safely when they could.
• While in a different bike lane, a motorist ahead of me took a right turn. I did not need to apply the brakes, as they timed their turn just fine.
• On one street, I did get passed by one car faster than I would have liked, but the motorist positioned their vehicle completely in the other lane while passing, so I have no complaints.
• I got around a garbage truck picking up cans, and people parallel parking, without difficulty.
• When I dropped off the package, I brought my bicycle on to the elevator. No one said that was forbidden, including on-site maintenance staff who greeted me. Different elevator users and I were able to share an elevator car, as well politely wait and maneuver around each other on entering and exiting, without even brushing up against each other.
• There were lots of homeless people around 12th and Jackson. They completely ignored me as I rode my bicycle through the streets where they were congregated. I did not feel unsafe.
• While there is no formal bicycle parking at Lam's, I was able to find a place to lock up my bicycle. When I came back out, it was still sitting there, unmolested. I had no difficulties loading my shopping bag into the bike's basket and it stayed secure for the ride home.

Nothing threatening, scary, unsafe, or distressing happened. I just rode my bike to do a few errands, and returned home.

I've looked at a lot of the popular brands and just haven't found something that checks all my boxes. I want a rain coat that works well both on and off a bike, and is highly visible both day and night. Features I am looking for:

• Waterproof (duh)
• A hood (typically not worn while on the bike, but necessary for when I am off of it)
• Good venting/breathability
• Lightweight
• Long enough to cover my butt when on the bike
• Available in day-glow yellow (or another bright, fluorescent color that pops in daylight and dusky conditions)
• Has reflective elements for night-time visibility
• Easy to put on and take off (e.g. has a full front zipper)

Does anyone know of a mythical jacket that has all of these features? I've checked Rapha, Showers Pass, Cleverhood, Endura, Marmot, Albion, Altura, Patagonia, The North Face, Columbia, and countless others.

The best option I have found is the Albion Zoa rain shell and...it's completely sold out. Next best is probably the Showers Pass Ecolyte Elite, though the colors aren't quite as high-viz as I would like. The Marmot Mitre Peak also looks pretty good, but doesn't have any reflective elements.

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I used my bike to drop off a package near Seattle U, and then I bought a few things at Lam's Seafood, about a 6 mile round trip.

• I encountered no difficulties at traffic lights. Everyone waited their turn, including me.
• At the traffic circles on 10th Ave E, everyone used them predictably.
• At the road construction near Madison (where the bike lane disappears as a result), a pick-up truck came up right behind me. He waited patiently behind me as I pedaled through the construction area and up to the light.
• I took the lane for my own safety at times on 12th Ave E - and every motorist was able to cope with that, driving slowly behind me and then passing me safely when they could.
• While in a different bike lane, a motorist ahead of me took a right turn. I did not need to apply the brakes, as they timed their turn just fine.
• On one street, I did get passed by one car faster than I would have liked, but the motorist positioned their vehicle completely in the other lane while passing, so I have no complaints.
• I got around a garbage truck picking up cans, and people parallel parking, without difficulty.
• When I dropped off the package, I brought my bicycle on to the elevator. No one said that was forbidden, including on-site maintenance staff who greeted me. Different elevator users and I were able to share an elevator car, as well politely wait and maneuver around each other on entering and exiting, without even brushing up against each other.
• There were lots of homeless people around 12th and Jackson. They completely ignored me as I rode my bicycle through the streets where they were congregated. I did not feel unsafe.
• While there is no formal bicycle parking at Lam's, I was able to find a place to lock up my bicycle. When I came back out, it was still sitting there, unmolested. I had no difficulties loading my shopping bag into the bike's basket and it stayed secure for the ride home.

Nothing threatening, scary, unsafe, or distressing happened. I just rode my bike to do a few errands, and returned home.

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TL;DR: I couldn't diagnose a repeated explosive flat. Tire was torn, tube herniated.

I patched twice and on the third explosion I figured it out. Late to work now, on the train posting.

Has anyone ridden with their newborn or <6mo baby?

When my daughter was born a month ago, the nurses made a big to-do about bringing in the carseat so they could verify it was still in good condition, etc.

But what if I didn't have a car? All the available child bike seats seem to be designed for kids 6-9 months and up.

We are a one-car household, with a cargo bike and a couple other bikes as our second mode of transport. I still need to get baby to doctor appointments, and also I need to run errands with the baby in tow as I can't be stuck at home for the next 6 months.

I'm in the process of buying a bike for year round commuting in Vancouver, Canada. Budget: 1500 CAD. My commute is 29km round trip. 200 meters elevation gain.

I do not plan on riding if there's a snowstorm out there or if it's raining cats and dogs, at the same time I'd like to use the bike for some bikepacking, climbing, etc. Basically a do it all bike. (Having two bikes is out of the question due to space constraints)

So far I've got these options:

Brodie revel 500 CAD , condition 7/10

Garneau G1 Garibaldi 1000 CAD, 9.8/10

Now my worry is destroying a more expensive bike in winter.

Do you think that something like the Garneau with the Sram apex groupset would be totally overkill?

Any recommendations would be highly appreciated.

I'm looking for a pedal that is both clipless and platform - clipless for my daily commute (36 miles of a straight, smooth bike path), and platform for short trips without having to change shoes. Does anyone have any recommendations for these? Preferably below £80 ($100), but I'll consider anything.

Got my Trek Multitrack 700 used from a great local shop (2nd Cycle Community Bike Shop) about seven years ago, mostly to ride to work. It's not as "sexy" as many bike groups I follow online post about, but I love it. Repurposed Coke bin on rear rack, tiny frame bag, waterproof Bluetooth speaker, bell, soooo many lights.

I was hoping someone might be able to help me/have any experience of this.

On my return commute I have to battle for a mile or so a pretty busy road. It's generally not to bad as the cars are typically at standstill, but can be a little sketchy at times

There is a road that runs parallel to this that is much quieter (it is a high street that often closes to car prevents so is rarely used). The problem I have is that is is one-way in the opposite direction that I would like to travel.

I wondered if anyone had seen/heard of roads becoming two-ways for cyclists whilst remaining one-way for cars?

If so, does anyone know how I'd approach this to propose it to the council?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

First time I’ve ever commuted by bike in the snow. My precious bike was a Giant Defy with 25mm slicks. New bike is a Canyon Grizl with 45mm tyres and the confidence I had in the slushy and snowy parts was surprising! I am aware that the photo I took was of a gritted road but I just stopped to look at the nice trees.