Cycling · by Jasmine Cruz · 2026-09-06
I finally understand why Cycling people care about maintenance that actually stuck
I tried this in Berlin with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.
My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 3 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.
I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.
This is probably obvious to veterans here, but it clicked for me only recently. bikes got easier when I stopped treating every attempt like a final exam.
My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 3 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.
I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.
This is probably obvious to veterans here, but it clicked for me only recently. bikes got easier when I stopped treating every attempt like a final exam.
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