Fοr more info see mу blog. situp-cycle.com. Cаn уου see yourself getting nearly уουr city οn a bike? Maybe wіth seeing thіѕ film, уου′ll enlarge уουr thουghtѕ οf whаt уου аnd a bike сουld dο together. Wе сουld hаνе a city bike culture lіkе thіѕ one wе see іn Amsterdam, thаt іѕ іf wе really sought аftеr іt. Hοw? 1. Restrict car access аnd ѕlοw аll traffic down. 2. Favor bikes wіth safe paths, crossings аnd parking. 3,. Convince ουr existing cyclists thаt thеу don’t hаνе tο dash nearly madly іn Lycra, thеіr heads down аѕ іf еνеrу ride wаѕ thеіr last. Thеу don’t mаkе іt look inviting. іf уου want tο train οr rасе, dο іt elsewhere. 4. Favor thе sit-up bikes уου see іn thе Waltz bесаυѕе thе stately posture thеу allow іѕ safer аnd thе bike itself more convenient fοr carrying things, Indeed thе whole experience іѕ јυѕt very enjoyable whісh іѕ whу thе Dutch аnd thе Danes сhοοѕе bikes аѕ transport All thе pains іn thе neck аnd shoulders, whісh many people imagine аrе inevitable οn a bike, јυѕt don’t happen wіth thеѕе bikes. 5. Mаkе sure Bike Share schemes lіkе thе Velibs іn Paris аnd thе Bixis іn Montreal turn up іn ουr Australian cities. Thеѕе schemes аrе thе best way tο speedily boost urban cycling ѕіnсе thеу mаkе using a bike lіkе thіѕ, (thеу аrе аll sit–ups) completely hassle free. Sο, see уου οn thе streets οf ουr reinvented city, hopefully ! In thе meantime, thе Giant Suede іѕ a fаntаѕtіс sit-up bike whісh іѕ nοt tο pricey. Fοr more οn thе Dutch way οf riding, watch, Discussion tο David …
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It really is only walking on two wheels
ps I bought one of those huge plastic beer crate carries . Well its the best gizmo I have ever got suddenly you can carry anything with ease. Makes shopping ten times simpler. really the family could go back to one car That would be some yearly saving.
It really is only walking on two wheels
There is a Fobes poll stating which are the most pleased countries. Sweden, Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands are at the top of the list. See cycling these bikes makes you pleased :-}
Thank You, Mike for posting this. This was unquestionably fantastic to watch!
I live in Ontario, CAN and although it is not a requirement to wear a helmet if you are over 16 it’s also been drummed in to my head that it isn’t safe to ride without one.
Well, my dear … today I did and it felt fantastic to have my hair blowing in the wind. I felt like a young girl again. (I’m just about to turn 50 in Aug.)
Ride On!
Thank You, Mike for posting this. This was unquestionably fantastic to watch!
I live in Ontario, CAN and although it is not a requirement to wear a helmet if you are over 16 it’s been drummed in to my head that it isn’t safe to ride without one.
Well, my dear … today I did and it felt fantastic to have my hair blowing in the wind. I felt like a young girl again. (I’m just about to turn 50 in Aug.)
My own city is becoming more bike friendly although we still have a long way to go.
Ride On!
If u rly reckon most Aussie commuters wear lycra, you’re deluded. A lot do, but plenty don’t, especially the jersey. On my 9k commute I want something with a chamois anyway, my man bits are more vital than ‘looking relaxed’. On the intended commute with I go house (30km each way) i’ll be using the most efficient bike that offers me control with the best aero position, ie. a road bike. That doesn’t mean i’m a hoon. Btw, the Dutch can use these bikes cos it’s flat, ur whole theory is garbage.
There is a zen like feature to all those cyclists. Every thing very cool in control and enjoyable?
Very diffirent to cyclists on their hi tec urban street bikes from the English speaking world.
Thank you
I have not got tired of it yet, Even today in the howling wind and rain it was a pleasure to ride 
Congrats and delight in the bike I bought one last year and I have loved every following on it .
I’ve just bought a Dutch Bike today. Used but it’s hardly been used by the look of it. Haven’t ridden it much yet as I spent virtually all day getting it back to where I live as the trains messed up but I like the riding position. It’s single speed so I’ll have to work a bit harder on it but I need to get fit anyway.
Really, it is. And if it was so perilous….these people would wear one.
Excellent point. Personally, I do like those Catlike helmets.
Well, Bensy, in a way it s a fashion parade.
The dominant fashion here is Lycra, and the helmet with it’s colors and slits, is very much part of the fashion look.
The Europeans don’t want to give their personalities over to the bike culture. They wear what they like, and because they’ve made it safe, they don’t need helmets,
it would be nice to have that option. Mike
The only people riding a bike with a helmet in Holland are some frightened tourists… Otherwise it’s very relaxed. It’s not about a fashion statement any, it’s just that the risk of head injury is close to zero.
Living in Aus, I have had the helmet safety message drummed into me my whole life (I’m 23) and I can’t imagine riding without one.
I hope I never need it but I’m glad it’s there just in case. They really aren’t that terrible.
You’re riding a bike, it’s not a fashion parade.
I reckon it’s very complex.
Bike shops seem threatened by practical sit up bikes. Do they reckon they might suck buyers away from more lucrative high tech bikes?
Are sit up bikes a sort of flag, making a statement about themselves and their rider that’s not appreciated by the sport cycle culture?
Are practical bikes and their riders saying: “I’m not into speed or sport, I’m just going somewhere. I’m not obsessed by this bike I’m on, I don’t give it much thought, really,”
I certainly do I live in Norfolk which is pretty flat. I figure a bike made for Holland would be perfect for round here as we have similar terrain. But, as far as I can see, there are no Dutch bike dealers in the whole of Norfolk. I don’t want to buy one off the internet as I want to ride it initially. Therefore I may settle for a Dawes or take a trip to Cambridge
Its about having the right gears.
What do you reckon about the bike industry not promotion practical bikes at least in the English speaking world? Do you reckon that is part of the conundrum?
I have two Grandad bikes one for the English market a Dawes and one made for the Danish market a Batavus . They both have Nexus Shimano gears 7 speed. ( Did I denote that right} but the hubs have diffrent ratios. I live in Ireland and its hilly and the Dawes suits the up down nature of Dublin surpass because the hub favours lower gears. I cycle this bike because its simple and enjoyable. Its amplafied walking while a mountain bike is jogging.
Andrew, that’s a very fascinating point about always being in balance.
What do you say to the usual argument that sit-ups are less excellent at climbing hills, only excellent on the flat? Mike
Loved this video what a nice cool relaxing way to spend a few mins. And didnt all the commuters look cool relaxed and honestly pleased with them selves.
Thank you for posting this.
Regards
I have a mountain bike fantastic fun but for transport I have a Grandad bike fantastic fun also . I converted to one for everyday transport a few years ago. Because its simple, stylish, fun, quick, and a social way to get nearly any town or city.. Advise! just do it.
In fact this type of bike started out being called a safety. I find that because your shoulder, hip and ankle are in line ( like standing ) that you are always in balance and that makes you feel safer. Excellent Luck
If you feel to wear 1, why not? ^_^…
@Zoza15
You are of course right. Car drivers should be more careful but here in the UK, they generally aren’t
I’d like to cycle in Holland. I like cycling here but now and again it can be very perilous. I have a very large head and have yet to find a cycle helmet that fits me but don’t really see why I should wear one even if I can.
For me, its more about the layout of a city and plotting for bicycles. When this occurs people tend to get the kind of bikes they want. Even though cycling rates are low where I live, the more things like bike tracks that go in the more people cycle on various bikes.
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