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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