It’s a dangerous job. The fumes are toxic and they are constantly exposed to them in high levels.
I carry a level up in gear as injuries while MT biking are usually more severe
Bleed stop packets Gauze pads Wrapping bandages Soap Hydrogen peroxide Rubber gloves Extra joint…
I’ve helped clean up and stabilize people plenty of times. It’s nice to be ready.
Bit different as I’m on a bike but…
I bring: Enough extra water for someone else. Extra medical supplies
To me yes.
I believe environment opens people up in a way not found commonly outside of the event.
It’s also a selection bias situation. Those that go are more inclined to bring open maybe.
I grew as a person, made friends, and shared feelings with strangers openly.
10/10 experience.
I agree with that.
I believe there are discounted tickets and even free tickets offered to minority artists as well as grants for art installations.
I guess what I’m saying is the largest qty of people going are of a middle/low income based on the average location called home.
The rich represent a fairly small portion. Some of the people in my camp are way above my income but their generosity was astounding. IMO BM brings out the exceptional qualities of people.
Don’t know the average but I think base price is about $600.
I heard that the main chunk of your tickets cost goes to renting out the desert and paying for the federal Ranger and local police support
Income is heavily affected by cost of living. We pay much higher rates for housing, fuel, and groceries than most of the country. Even in more of the rural areas incomes, generally SKU hire to make living somewhat affordable.
What a wonderful experience.
I loved every minute of the week.
So many genuinely kind and caring people.
The most staggering revelation I had was that many of my preconceived judgments based on stereotypes were way wrong. We camped with people that I would not normally connect with in the default. Some of these people I think have the potential to be strong, lifelong friends
There’s more in common Than there is a difference.
People go on and on about Tech, Bros and sparkle ponies, but scenarios like this, allow those of us, with the best intentions to shine. I hope this year’s Takeaway is more about the strength of unity than anything else
The census data does not support that claim
The majority the incomes are middle class (50,000 - 100,000) and as the majority of the participants are from California, that does not go very far.
Cool
I’ve only been in it a few times and only short term.
My work was in other industries
I think my point was that most people don’t understand tolerances and what a micron means.
Here is an article about this
Yes that is also true but in mfg people call out microns in a funny way.
Decimal places so less than .xx would be considered 10 micron as a tolerance
10 micron refers to the decimal places in machining.
Having a tolerance of .01 mm isn’t crazy on some parts.
Molds for injection molding for example
Owning a car is amazing!
I get to live my selfish lifestyle isolated from those I fear.
I get to show others how rich I am by flaunting this vehicle I pay $1000s for each month. Simping for the oil and car companies shows my true independent uniqueness. Did you see that cool sticker I put on my back window?
Sure but as throughput increases the amount of time it’s being used goes down. Or something
The back one is even worse. You have to pull up the cup holder mat and pry out a clip before you can pull a wire.
Why Is the U.S. So Good at Killing Pedestrians? - Freakonomics
New episode of Freakonomics is great. Nothing but cold hard fuckcars facts.
Give it a listen
Just personally disgusting how toughness is now bought these days.
I feel as though American masculinity is so consumer based now. The right hair cut, the right clothes, the right hobbies, the right truck, the right stupid accessories for that stupid truck
For a lack of a better word my mind goes to the name “Weak” when I see these assholes. Weak and dependent on their big oil fetish.
They buy their toughness and masculinity instead of earning it through challenge, personal growth, and respect.
I’m sick of the urban assault vehicle crew. Often the normal thing men do where I live is buy a truck, buy some racks and accessories, but some stupid cooler and strut around like Rambo peacocks.
It’s a terrible image to show kids. I hate it
Rant over
This took me a while and with the help of team mechanic we solved it. Thanks Ryan
Problem: Set up of new Eagle 2 Transmission drive train. Poor shifting or derailleur binding on #2 cassette ring
Steps:
- Cursed at it on the first ride. No affect.
- Tried micro adjust but not happy with locations of all indexed gears. No good solution for all gears.
- Drank beer and complained until I found someone to listen to my little violin’s sad song
Solution: Removed RideWrap frame protector from direct mount derailleur location.
Outcome: Happy riding and less sad beers
It’s awesome to see these stations filled up around town and neighborhoods. Wishing this system and the communities who use them the best of luck!
This one is out side of Humble Sea Brewing. Right next to the rail trail is a great way to encourage safer transportation.
(crossposted on the other Bike Commuting instance - when do the merge?)
It’s awesome to see these stations filled up around town and neighborhoods. Wishing this system and the communities who use them the best of luck!
This one is out side of Humble Sea Brewing. Right next to the rail trail is a great way to encourage safer transportation.
After the article recently about the Canadian police blaming cyclist for “dangerous behavior” I was reminded about this old chart I saw on Reddit.
Ban cars from cities. Heal our communities
1000w LvH Bullitt. SRAM Code brakes and Cane Creek Visco headset upgrades.
It’s so fun to ride with the kids to school and then on into the office. So lucky to still have this opportunity.
Smiles per miles at maximum.
Sundance @lemmy.world Ride your bikes as much as you can!
Commuter, mountain biker, bikepacker, cargo biker
Proponent of safe and intelligent cycling infrastructure for the benefit of all living things.
#bancars