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What do you all think the future holds for ride culture now that we're (hopefully) moving past the pandemic lockdowns and restrictions? I'm curious too see how habits have changed and what sticks around long term.
For example, I've noticed a lot more people seem agreeable with solo rides compared to pre-2020, almost like they got used to the isolation and now prefer it. Are group rides going to make a full comeback? And what about the types of rides people are doing? Did the pandemic shift preferences towards more outdoor-focused activities like trail riding or gravel biking, and away from things like purely indoor cycling classes?
Another thing I'm wondering about is the impact on ride sharing services. With increased awareness of hygiene and personal space, are those services going to fully recover, or will people opt for more private transportation options even if they cost a bit more? It seems like ther are a lot of perhaps lasting changes, and it would be engaging to hear everyone's thoughts and observations on where things are headed.