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[-] wildncrazyguy138@fedia.io 24 points 1 month ago

That I’m actually for, let the people who use these roads pay for them. All the while, I’ll be laughing at them as I bike on through.

[-] Jumuta@sh.itjust.works 37 points 1 month ago

except when your government pays full price for it and sells it off to a company for a tiny bit of money so they can make money with tolls

[-] NotSteve_@lemmy.ca 7 points 1 month ago

Toronto moment

[-] Midnitte@beehaw.org 5 points 1 month ago

How are you going to bike on the NJ Turnpike? No bikes allowed.

[-] wildncrazyguy138@fedia.io 10 points 1 month ago

Well I don’t live in NJ/NY so I’d map it out.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vr7jaMhtuywupgAP8?g_st=i

Funnyish story though, this no bikes thing has happened to me thrice on my bicycle adventures.

In Norfolk, VA I went straight instead of making a right and promptly landed on 64, with no way to go backwards, I hopped a fence and landed in an industrial park with a decent coffee shop, remapped my route and then gave it another go.
In trying to flee hurricane Irene on a particularly long road trip, I ended up having to cross the St John’s river bridge because the ferries by that time of night were closed and I had to get into Newport News to stay at my friend’s for the night. It was a shitty situation all around. I feel it was the closest to death I have ever been in my life and I have had a few doozies. I do not recommend ever ever doing this and will never do it again, ever.
Recently from El Escorial to Madrid with limited cell service, I landed myself on M-503 for a stretch. While this kind of road with broad shoulders in the US permits bikes, they do not in Spain. I was able to pull off onto a finca road and then eventually a greenway, but not before crossing a beautiful large rust colored bridge (with a decent shoulder).

I’ve been long distance biking for 20 years now and have had some excellent adventures, so fortunately these kind of wrong turn experiences have been few and far between.

There is a really great documentary on PBS right now about a group of kids who crossed the entire US on bike for charity in the early 80s, I highly recommend it. https://www.pbs.org/video/once-in-a-lifetime-qtroq8/

[-] HaleHirsute@infosec.pub 4 points 1 month ago

That’s awesome, I love long distance biking too but never have enough time for big trips.

[-] Midnitte@beehaw.org 4 points 1 month ago

That's a rather short section though, the Turnpike is fairly long down the state, and it's becoming increasing harder to traverse without car due to such roads

[-] Hydra_Fk@reddthat.com 1 points 1 month ago

Lol have fun biking in the snow and thunderstorms.

[-] wildncrazyguy138@fedia.io 2 points 1 month ago

Well, considering I live in a mountain community that celebrates those activities, I will! Thanks!

[-] Hydra_Fk@reddthat.com 1 points 1 month ago

Awe bless your soul! It's so nice to talk to relatable, down to earth, kind people on the internet. I bet your calfs are huge, god speed and enjoy an extra raisin granola bar tonight.