Pekka TahkolaNov 23, 2022

1000 out of 1200 kids in this school in #Oulu, #Finland, arrive by #bicycle, even in winter. 100-150 walk, rest by ski, kicksleds and car. This day it was -17°C, some days it can be colder than -30°C.

Note that this is only one of the four bicycle parking areas of this school 🤗

#Wintercycling #MeanwhileInOulu

Show threadSusann Auer
@pekkatahkola oh yes, can attest to that working well, did it myself in Oulun winter many years ago.
The big difference to other countries/cities in winter is you have snow predictably and don't use salt so the flat snow surface and structure allows bike use.
For breathing I found the biking at subzero till -20°C degrees downtown challenging, ice crystals forming and all. Oh, and the right chain oil that keeps the chain moving is important - so a few preparations are necessary.
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:09pmWeb
Show threadPekka TahkolaNov 23, 2022
@SusannAuer Winters have changed here as well. We have way too much freeze and thaw nowadays, so it's not that easy anymore. But good maintenance helps 👌