i sense a flaw in the system

[the_siobhan]

The website that cincinnatus_c_ pointed me at will email you when the smog advisory kicks in for your area. I thought that was kind of cool in a Look! Technology! kind of way, so I signed up for it.

It actually emails you in the middle of the afternoon, which although interesting, isn't terribly useful. But the time I got it I'm already at work with my bicycle so I'm kinda committed. (Turned out there was an advisory for yesterday. I rode home anyway, hoping that by the time I get out of work in the evening it's not so bad. Um. Yeah, I was hoping.)

The email includes a bunch of "tips" on what to do when there is a smog advisory in your area. Under Travel Tips the list includes;

-leave your car at home - walk, cycle, carpool or take public transit

Under Health Tips the list includes;

- avoid exposure to vehicle exhaust fumes
- avoid strenuous exercise in the heat of the day

Why are they advising people to walk and cycle if they should avoid exercising outdoors?

Is anybody reading these things?

Comments

[epi-lj.livejournal.com]

I have some issues with mine. I wear it a lot in the winter, but not in the summer because it's REALLY hot and traps a lot of heat and moisture.

[the-siobhan.livejournal.com]

He did warn me that it's really hot. Unfortunately summer is when I need it, because the air quality is so poor.

[epi-lj.livejournal.com]

Yeah, for sure. The reason I wear it in the winter is actually just to keep in heat and moisture -- I mostly wear it if it's notably below zero. I bought it for the summer, though. A couple of days each year I end up trying it just because the air is *so* bad, but I can't stand the heat. If you're less heat-averse, it's pretty good. (Also bear in mind that I have a goatee, so the heat-and-moisture-around-my-mouth might be more of an issue.)

[blackavar.livejournal.com]

Hm. It might be useful to try a half-face PAPR, if you can put up with the looks. They're remarkably comfortable to wear for what they do.

[the-siobhan.livejournal.com]

It might also considerably reduce the number of bugs I swallow on my rides home. :-p