Meaning of bikeshed | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An enclosed structure where bicycles may be stored.
   literally
2. The land area within a defined biking range of a specified location.
3. A topic that is attracting debate out of proportion to its actual importance.
   figuratively

Examples

“Utilizing the bikeshed values for each surrounding link⟳, the bikeshed service area is visualized around these bike shops (the origins) to see⟳ the distance to which cyclists can travel⟳ away from the bike shop⟳ comfortably, in reality. The bikeshed service area depicts the true network of all accessible streets that lie⟳ within the impedance value of a cyclist traveling a perceived 10 minute short-commute.”

“The 2-mile radius around light⟳ rail stations is considered the bikeshed, or the distance within which most people are able and willing to ride⟳ a bicycle.”

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