This happened to me this year when I was booking a band for a wedding party. They were thankfully very kind about it since I was booking with so much advance notice.
Controversial opinion: I like comfort games these days.
The first AC came out when I was in high school, and my one of my favourite bands for a good few years released their first album around then as well. I may not have as much time or love for either now, but I still get a nice buzz when I engage with a new release - especially when it does something a bit different (even if not revolutionary) compared to previous ones.
It's always annoying when roadwork signage blocks a cycle lane, but I've never seen one look like a potentially fatal risk. There's nothing in the article to show what it actually looked like. Was it just round a corner after a downhill, and in the dark?
Also, please remember to wear a helmet and use bike lights for the conditions you're in. I usually have a full beam to see the surface in front of me, and a flashing light for visibility to other road users.
I've used Transparent to reasonable success - not long enough to become fluent, but enough to get me through a holiday. My access was through a library, but I don't think it's too expensive for paid access (compared alongside the price of travel).
Is there context to this picture?