Using a bicycle for activities like commuting and shopping, in addition to exercise and recreation, is a major step on the path to “adapting”. If you have physical or endurance limitations, then consider options like a recumbent bike, modern trike, or a two person tandem, all have electric-assist options. There are also enclosed trikes (some with solar-powered assist) - Elf Vehicle
Using a bike, trike, or Elf for everyday transportation needs can initiate a chain reaction of constructive practices for adapting: less fossil fuel, less car use, better health, etc. It can start an entirely different lifestyle for many people.
However, do NOT compromise your safety by cycling on roads without bike lanes unless you’re already an experienced biker with a deep understanding of how to survive in traffic. If your community does not have safe conditions, then use your time and energy to lobby for bicycle infrastructure.
League of American Bicyclists committed to create safer roads, stronger communities and a Bicycle Friendly America
It appears that humanity and the biosphere of our planet are at an inflection point. We are transitioning from a period of relative resource abundance and technological expansion into an era of declining resources and failing technologies. The probability that future generations will enjoy the comfort and convenience of today’s western industrial civilization is very low.
Most likely, people alive today will experience a significant decline in their material standard of living over the next few decades. This isn’t to say that the overall quality of life must necessarily decline. The main contention of this website is that knowledgeable people can adapt to this transition.
However, hoping for some plan or technology to reverse the decline is not part of this “adapting” idea. For readers who are optimistic about “solutions”, and wish to focus their energy in that direction, perhaps they can still find a few useful ideas here.