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Cycling · by Camila Rocha · 2026-09-24

What commuting looks like when you stop optimizing everything in Buenos Aires

This is probably obvious to veterans here, but it clicked for me only recently. commuting got easier when I stopped treating every attempt like a final exam.

My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 4 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.

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Inês Ferreira · 2 likes

This feels like advice from a patient friend. This pairs weirdly well with falafel.

Rizky Pratama · 1 likes

This reminds me of something a friend in Dublin mentioned. I am curious whether maintenance still feels good next month.

Camila Rocha · 26 likes

Noted, and thank you.

Camila Rocha · 7 likes

I am curious what changed your mind.

Camila Rocha · 1 likes

Great point, especially the part about commuting. Honestly, the simplest version wins for me.

Noah Miller · 0 likes

Interesting. I would like to see how it changes after 5 months. The beautiful part is easy to underestimate. Recovery is training too.