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 threadKarl Voit  Nov 23, 2022
@pekkatahkola How common are spike tires?
Show threadJayNov 24, 2022
@publicvoit @pekkatahkola My son rides to school year round and has studded tires here in southern Ontario. They aren't useful on snow, but we have melt/freeze cycles all winter that leads to a lot of ice. They actually make it easier to bike than to walk on icy trails. So much grip, but they take more effort to pedal. https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5064-679/marathon-winter-plus-smartguard-hs-396-29in.?colour=Black
Schwalbe Marathon Winter Plus SmartGuard HS 396 29in. | MEC

Marathon Winter Plus SmartGuard HS 396 29in.: Retain full control on icy roads, even in tight turns and under hard braking. These studded tires make your winter rides safer. The spikes w

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Show threadKarl Voit  
@ve3mal @pekkatahkola I had advantages when crossing the river via wooden bridges that can get quite slippery. Of course also helps with ice in general.
Nov 24, 2022 at 4:35pmWeb