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Originally Posted by Addick
Once again, although it is above zero, it can feel just as cold as, or even colder than, Calgary.
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When it's -25 in Calgary and 2 in Copenhagen, it feels warmer in Copenhagen.
The main problem is that rain washes away whilst snow and the accumulated ice from our freeze/thaw cycles makes cycling rather precarious during the winter.
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Nonetheless, there are numerous days and a couple of spells where the vast majority of Calgarians would not cycle to work but: i) there are many more days when they can ride; and ii) just as cycling needs to be an alternative to driving/taking transit, driving/taking transit can be an alternative to cycling during the bitterly cold days/spells. Also, the current cycle path system is recreational and functions well as a recreational system but not so well as a commuter system and convenient alternative to driving/taking transit.
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What would make it more functional?
I would say that weather is the main motivation for people not bicycling.