Don’t Underestimate the Power of a Walk

Re:Don’t Underestimate the Power of a Walk by ZeroGravitas on Monday February 08, 2021 @01:19PM (#26068077)

Weather isn't the biggest determinant of cycling usage (and that probably applies to walking too):

"Why Canadians can't bike in the winter but Finnish people can"

The scene with the line of tiny bikes parked outside the school in the middle of winter is particularly striking.

I've biked through all weathers but even for me that seems like something that wouldn't be possible, but apparently is with a bit of organisation.

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Re:Don’t Underestimate the Power of a Walk by Ottolay on Monday February 08, 2021 @01:37PM (#26068302)

I grew up biking to elementary school in Sweden year around and it did not seem like a big deal. Just make sure to dress for the weather. I remember wearing overalls or ski pants when it got real cold. Snow days were also not a thing. I don't remember a single weather cancellation.

The funny thing is I live further south now and when I go back to visit in the winter, it feels ridiculously cold.

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