• arc@lemm.ee
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      4 days ago

      To do things. Drove my kid to school 8km at 0610 today for a school trip, then a 20km drive to work, then later to get groceries etc. I wish I could cycle but my personal circumstances don’t allow for it. Doesn’t mean that my situation applies to everyone or that towns & cities shouldn’t be designed with cyclists & pedestrians first, cars second to lessen the need for cars because I think they should.

    • smiletolerantly@awful.systems
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      5 days ago

      I am actually considering getting an EV for transporting my Cello :/

      It’s unfortunately not possible to reliably transport it by bike (strong winds, icy conditions on my rather hilly ride to the city). Makes me miss out on re-joining an orchestra.

      Everything else (groceries, work,…) would still be by bike, just… That.

      • AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world
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        4 days ago

        What you need is a trailer that you can attach to your bike when you need to haul something large. It works great. I use one that even folds and doesn’t take much room when not in use (it can also be used by hand by adding a little wheel at the front).