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Re:'The big problem is water': UK ebike owners plagued by fa... by bluescrn on Saturday June 15, 2024 @06:56AM (#40688920)
The Dutch benefit from nice flat terrain, so less need for power assistance.
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Re:'The big problem is water': UK ebike owners plagued by fa... by mrob on Saturday June 15, 2024 @07:07AM (#40688971)
But they have higher average wind speeds, and headwinds can slow you down as much as hills.
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Re:'The big problem is water': UK ebike owners plagued by fa... by secondcoming on Saturday June 15, 2024 @05:59PM (#40693009)
According to ChatGPT it's not that different:

> Comparison:

> United Kingdom: Average wind speeds range from 13 to 19 km/h (8 to 12 mph). > Netherlands: Average wind speeds range from 15 to 20 km/h (9 to 12 mph).

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Re:'The big problem is water': UK ebike owners plagued by fa... by Rebelgecko on Saturday June 15, 2024 @11:05PM (#40694382)
Is that true?
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Re:'The big problem is water': UK ebike owners plagued by fa... by Symbiote on Sunday June 16, 2024 @03:20AM (#40695287)
I'd expect the UK to have slightly higher average speeds, as it's nearer the Atlantic.

Searching "Europe wins speed map" suggests it's close, with the UK slightly higher.

The speed in a typical city might be higher in the Netherlands, as large cities in Britain have a more varied setting. I don't know.

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