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== Hitchhiking with a foldable bike ==
If long distances is your goal, biking to a good hitchhiking spot such as a service station, then hitchhiking is a reliable option. User [[Jackfang]] found that when hitchhiking, hiding the foldable bike out of the driver's sight increased the chance of getting a ride rather than showing the driver the bike, even if it is a foldable bike. This is because many people who may consider to take you can use the bike as an excuse and say no space. Showing the bike to a driver may build trust, however. So consider whether or not to show the bike in it's folded form when hitchbiking.
 
Foldable bikes with a 20 inch diameter balances speed and space.
You may find a 24 inch too large for the average family car.
 
With folding bikes coming to popularity particularly in more densely populated cities, more drivers are starting to recognize them. What this means is that while pedalling on the road to your destination, it is possible to get a ride by sticking your thumb out for *any car passing by. Some drivers will recognize that you are riding a foldable bike but they may not understand what you are doing. Having a sign may be helpful depending on the traffic speed.
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