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[–] non_burglar@lemmy.world 1 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

I rode my bike in -20 to -30 to work, 13km. It is possible, but not realistic for most people. Snow-clearing infrastructure (this was Winnipeg) is just not made to make it safe for normal bikes. I needed studded tires.

Being optimistic about possibilities is nice, but it won't help a 53-year old lady with help issues get to work.

I want to get away from ICE cars as much as the next person, but let's temper our enthusiasm with reality, here, come on.

[–] LostWon@lemmy.ca 1 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Yes, temperature isn't really the issue for a healthy person. 4:20-6:00 is the time frame of the video I posted above where you can see the section about how snow clearing is handled in Oulu, Finland. (7:38 has about 20 seconds addressing that the cost is still a fraction of what having wider roads costs.) Most there don't even use studded tires.

Beyond that, cars, buses, and rail lines won't suddenly disappear from people gaining the freedom to comfortably ride their bikes. People with health issues (which is what I assume you mean by "help issues") and people who don't like cycling both have the option of driving or public transit and are therefore irrelevant to this conversation (though they would benefit along with everyone else from reduced traffic/road maintenance from slightly narrower streets and less drivers on the road).

Incidentally I straight up hate jogging myself, but you won't find me telling those who do enjoy it that they should go without properly cleared sidewalks (same equipment needed to clear paths for bikes, incidentally) just because I'm in the majority of people who either can't or don't want to jog. I've also complained about big box storefronts that force those using wheelchairs and mobility devices to risk their lives on the road and/or mount/dismount full curbs if they have the gall to approach from the sidewalk instead of the parking lot.

[–] non_burglar@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago

but you won't find me telling those who do enjoy it

I hope you didn't interpret my comment as "down with winter cycling", that isn't what I'm getting at. I personally would love to cycle everywhere all year (though not as much now that I live in the mountains!).

Your own video says it all: north america suffers from a car obsession. It's misguided and dumb, but it exists nevertheless.