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I used to be an adventurer like you. Then I almost took a 3 ton truck to the knee twice in a week and hung it up. I got a family.
My family rides on a cargo bike.
(Pictured: the same model bike, but not my actual family)
And what of the trucks and people texting? I straight up saw someone doing a FaceTime while driving 2 weeks ago. I’d be hesitant to drive a small car, let alone a bike.
I carry a large chain and swing it aggressively. Cars pay a lot more attention to you when their property is at risk.
Same with crossing a street, try carrying a brick and see how much more space cars give you.
They threaten me with their giant car, I threaten them back