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Old 09-18-2010, 09:45 AM   #390
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When it's -25 in Calgary and 2 in Copenhagen, it feels warmer in Copenhagen.
Obviously I'm not talking about every bloody day of winter. Furthermore, those are usually overnight lows and how many days a year does it actually get that cold during the day? Enough not to invest in an adequate amount of cycle infrastructure.


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What would make it more functional?
  1. Safer environment.
  2. Faster speeds.
  3. Direct routes.

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I would say that weather is the main motivation for people not bicycling.
From my experience and research, I conclude that it is inconvenience and fear.
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