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On this episode, The Swerve Out trend, where cyclists swerve towards oncoming cars for social media attention, is not new but amplified by social media. While risk-taking is part of cycling culture, the Swerve Out trend is dangerous because it involves an unknowable variable - the driver. This trend prioritizes social media engagement over safety, forcing drivers to participate in the risk without their consent.
The Swerve Out trend, where cyclists intentionally create unpredictable situations for views, highlights the need for safer, more constructive outlets for thrill-seeking behavior. In this episode we talk about how society has removed opportunities for healthy risk-taking from childhood, leading kids to seek thrills online. To redirect this desire, we need to build communities that value skill and provide spaces for kids to experience controlled risks and develop genuine expertise.
Thank you as always for listening, never forget to "Try ~ AdJuSt ~ Try Again" until next time!
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Imagine you're driving home through your neighborhood.
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Behind you another car, not too close.
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Up ahead you see two to five people on bicycles and scooters.
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You're a rider yourself, so you enjoy the sight of seeing people on bikes.
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As they get closer, though, one rider turns directly at you.
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You don't want to hit…
