"Slow Cycling" article

[lordofthemark]

@S. Arlington Observer 131348 wrote:

Remember, don’t shoot the messenger.

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2016/01/praise-slow-cycling/#

(Although I do agree with the sentiments expressed.)

Note, the article does not say there is anything wrong about riding fast, on road bikes, or in bike specific clothing – it is not another attack on lycranauts – rather it points out that as biking becomes more comfortable, you will get more of the other kinds of “people on bikes”. I think that is true, and that the aim of public policy does need to be in that direction – biking can get big mode share gains in the five miles and under trip length, probably not so much for longer rides.

[GovernorSilver]

Interesting read. Thanks for posting.

In Manila, bike commuters also seem to ride slow, but it’s because motorists also drive slow, due to the unreal congestion.

One bike commuter’s video – he doesn’t mention the near-nonexistent bike infrastructure in Manila:

[Tim Kelley]

Fun fact: This article was written by the folks who did our Arlington Passages films this past summer.

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