• zaphod@sopuli.xyz
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    20 hours ago

    The word cyclist if perfectly fine to describe someone who rides a bicycle without any conotations about racing.

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      7 hours ago

      I do think it’s fine, though I do want to point out the word “cyclist” does carry some “weight” to it especially in North America.

      For example a individual like Forester would disagree, this dudes “studies” are essentially what all North American city planners follow regrettably. Link to a summary of this topic.

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRPduRHBhHI

      Its also why its so hard to explain why dedicated separate bike infrastructure is so important. Most city planners for some reason forget that children and older individuals cycle.