Amtrak’s Empire Builder: The Train That Deserves Better

Re:Amtrak’s Empire Builder: The Train That Deserves Better by aww_dang on Tuesday September 29, 2020 @01:14AM (#24624356)

Also consider the health benefits and reduced medical costs if your lifestyle includes bicycling or walking.

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Re:Amtrak’s Empire Builder: The Train That Deserves Better by sushshshsh on Tuesday September 29, 2020 @01:18AM (#24624373)

until someone hits you with their car or you catch pneumonia from cycling in february

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Re:Amtrak’s Empire Builder: The Train That Deserves Better by lmm on Tuesday September 29, 2020 @01:30AM (#24624429)

All-cause mortality is significantly lower for cyclists. Yes, motorists do kill a lot of people, but in the big picture they're still less dangerous than a sedentary lifestyle.

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Re:Amtrak’s Empire Builder: The Train That Deserves Better by evgen on Tuesday September 29, 2020 @06:42AM (#24626076)

Motorists kill more motorists than they do cyclists. Did your car calculation include the odds of getting hit by some other moron in a car while you were driving to your destination?

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Re:Amtrak’s Empire Builder: The Train That Deserves Better by aww_dang on Tuesday September 29, 2020 @01:36AM (#24624454)

As a former bike messenger, I can't relate to this kind of fear mongering.

Winter biking is enjoyable when you dress properly for the weather and use spiked tires.

https://valientemott.com/blog/chances-of-dying-in-a-car-cras...

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Re:Amtrak’s Empire Builder: The Train That Deserves Better by LargoLasskhyfv on Wednesday September 30, 2020 @05:38AM (#24636982)

Then you are doing it wrong. Where does one catch pneumonia from driving in the cold?

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