Developer Creates Skidmarks.club as Free Alternative to Peloton Subscription
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Summary
A developer shares their personal side project called Skidmarks.club, which they created as a free alternative to their Peloton subscription. The web application allows users to browse and ride exercise bikes, and the creator has used it for about 10 rides. They hope to convince their spouse to use it as well to save $50 per month, which would make it their most successful side project. The post discusses the concept of 'vibe-coded' software - personal projects built for one's own use that others could potentially use if interested.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledI made https://skidmarks.club to replace my peloton subscription.
You can browse and ride at https://app.skidmarks.club.
Hoping I can convince my wife to use it and save myself $50 a month.
That would be my most successful side project by a wide margin.
Vibe coded software people made for themselves, and other people could use it if they wanted.
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