Hacker News with Generative AI: Cycling

A common urban intersection in the Netherlands (wordpress.com)
Can urban intersections be designed in such a way that motor traffic, cycling and walking flow smoothly and that the potential conflicts of these very different types of traffic crossing each other’s paths are made less complicated and less dangerous? In my opinion the answer is “yes”. Intersections are most important in making cycling safer and more attractive. They can be the weakest link in the chain that is your journey and one nasty junction can put people off cycling.

Urban Planning, Cycling, Traffic Safety

138 points by itronitron 2 hours ago | 77 comments

A cycling desk / Zwifting with a split keyboard (ohrg.org)
Last summer I got into cycling. I've long been a standing desk-er, and going out for long zone 2 rides and wondering what to think about made me wonder: could I work at a desk while I cycle?

Cycling, Ergonomics, Technology, Health

188 points by breezykermo 8 days ago | 94 comments

Show HN: I built a map to find sign-posted cycling routes across Europe and POIs (veloplanner.com)
Explore an interactive map showcasing sign-posted cycling routes from around the Europe. Whether you're planning a weekend ride or a long-distance cycling adventure, our map helps you discover cycling paths in your area and beyond.

Cycling, Europe, Maps, Travel, Software

11 points by caspg 12 days ago | 5 comments

Oregon ambulance struck cyclist, then billed him $1,800 for ride to hospital (theguardian.com)
An ambulance struck a cyclist in Oregon, brought him to a hospital for treatment – and then billed him more than $1,800, according to a lawsuit that the unwitting patient has since filed.

Healthcare, Lawsuits, Transportation, Cycling

8 points by vinni2 13 days ago | 0 comments

Good money, no team tactics and cute dogs: the rise of pro cycling freelancers (theguardian.com)
For decades, professional cycling has been dominated by European World Tour teams. But in the last decade, American gravel privateers have disrupted that paradigm.

Cycling, Sports, Business, United States

36 points by PaulHoule 30 days ago | 25 comments

Bike Manufacturers Are Making Bikes Less Repairable (ifixit.com)
The bicycle is probably the canonical example of something that anyone can fix. Spares from all brands are mostly interchangeable, and you can do most repairs with wrenches, screwdrivers, and Allen keys, or some fairly standard tools for bottom brackets and chainrings. But that’s all changing.

Sustainability, Consumerism, Design, Repair, Cycling

207 points by LorenDB 38 days ago | 206 comments

Japan's Shimano gives cyclists an easier ride with AI gear shifter (nikkei.com)
Japanese bicycle parts maker Shimano plans to launch a gear shifting system next year that taps artificial intelligence to assist cyclists.

Artificial Intelligence, Cycling, Technology, Japan, Business

4 points by mariuz 52 days ago | 1 comments

18,000 Miles Later, an American Woman Has Cycled the World (nytimes.com)
It took Lael Wilcox 108 days to circumnavigate the globe. Improbably, she said it was “the most fun ride of my life.”

Cycling, Travel, Personal Stories, Endurance

98 points by Fricken 68 days ago | 49 comments

Saddling up on the high seas – the cyclists powering 50-MPH yachts (bbc.com)

Cycling, Yachting, Technology, Innovation

24 points by nkurz 75 days ago | 10 comments

The Great Vic Gravel Route: Crossing Victoria on Unsealed Roads (2022) (little-maps.com)

Travel, Australia, Adventure, Cycling

69 points by scottmcdot 82 days ago | 29 comments

Want to Win a Bike Race? Hack Your Rival's Wireless Shifters (wired.com)

Cycling, Competitive Sports, Hacking, Technology

19 points by mtlebe 98 days ago | 14 comments

High-end racing bikes are now vulnerable to hacking (theverge.com)