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I got some trash talk on the ‘toot’ about a Canadian plowing snow with an [electric] bicycle. The usual… “Can’t be done here” [US] or “Our snow is bigger” [than Can BC ??]
I’m well used to be called an idiot by idiots, mostly of US origin.
But it made me think of a video by the amazing Dutch-Canadian from ‘Not Just Bikes’.
Even though it’s topic is about a comparison between Canada and Finland, for those US trash talkers: the US has nothing on BOTH countries.

“Why Canadians Can't Bike in the Winter (but Finnish people can)” [ ± 1-3 min]
by Not Just Bikes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhx-26GfCBU

Quote by NJB:
Jan 25, 2021
When talking about bicycle infrastructure in Canada, the number one excuse I hear is "winter." Many Canadians see the cold and snow as a fundamental barrier to year round cycling. But one city, Oulu in Finland, with winter weather worse than most Canadian cities, shows that winter cycling has nothing to do with the weather, and everything to do with safe cycling infrastructure.

Want to learn more about winter cycling? Every February, the Winter Cycling Federation holds a Winter Cycling Congress where experts and advocates get together and talk about best practices in cycling infrastructure and maintenance. More information is here at → wintercycling.org/“ ←

Time stamps
0:00 Intro
0:05 You can't cycle in the winter
0:36 Introduction to Oulu
1:29 It's not the cold
2:21 First: safe cycle paths
4:20 Second: proper winter maintenance
6:08 Lessons from Oulu
6:39 My experiences with winter cycling
7:37 Gushing over how awesome Oulu is
8:00 It's not as cold as you think
9:40 Progress in Canada
10:48 Canadian excuses
11:29 Winter Cycling Congress
11:59 Conclusion
12:24 Patreon shout-out
12:37 Drool Puddy music video

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Italy’s Meloni doubles down on law and order – POLITICO

“We felt that same indignation — we saw Turin violated,” Carretta explained, but “restricting the possibility to demonstrate…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/398895/

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Beware, this is a long one.
But it’s actually possible to cycle [safely] from one major town to another ! And we Dutchies consider this normal. I don’t do this regularly, but often use part of the same infrastructure to move from point A to B on such stretch.
I did times ago for leisure. It IS fun.

“UTRECHT/ZEIST: Exploring the cycle network during my first ride to Zeist” [38:59 min]
by Active Towns

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-GHKUou9Sc

Quote by AT:
“Dec 23, 2024
#StreetsAreForPeople
In this ride-along video, I pedal out to Zeist from Utrecht to have lunch with a friend and examine the cycle network along the way.“

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“Cyclist clears way with homemade bicycle snowplow” [1:55 min]
by CBC British Columbia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qutf9SSf55E

Quote by CBC BC:
“Dec 21, 2022
Snow clearing has become a major challenge for many British Columbians.
But a man from Victoria has devised a unique made-in-B.C. solution by putting a snowplow on a bicycle.“

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