EvilWhiteDragon wrote on Wed, 23 March 2011 05:32 |
Another argument is that it's easier to fit a lot of bicycles on the road than a lot of cars, and that the road safety for cyclists and pedestrians increases with less cars on the road. A cyclist crashing into another cyclist or pedestrian will have less severe injuries than when a car crashes into a cyclist or pedestrian. |
EvilWhiteDragon wrote on Wed, 23 March 2011 05:32 |
Edit: I got to mention that I know of only two countries in which bicycling feels rather safe: Denmark and the Netherlands. Motorists in these countries are used to people on bicycles and are more aware of the potential dangers I think. |
R315r4z0r wrote on Tue, 22 March 2011 13:36 |
I haven't rode my own bike in a long time. I used to ride it to and from school every day. But one of the tires is flat and won't hold any air. The nearest bike shop isn't too far away, but definitely not in walking distance. I don't have a car that is big enough for my bike, so it's kind of been sitting in my garage waiting to get repaired. I do sometimes ride my little brother's or my mom's bike, but not often. |
R315r4z0r wrote on Tue, 22 March 2011 13:36 |
I haven't rode my own bike in a long time. I used to ride it to and from school every day. But one of the tires is flat and won't hold any air. The nearest bike shop isn't too far away, but definitely not in walking distance. I don't have a car that is big enough for my bike, so it's kind of been sitting in my garage waiting to get repaired. I do sometimes ride my little brother's or my mom's bike, but not often. |
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2. Own a bicycle and ride it sparingly 8 / 32% |
R315r4z0r wrote on Tue, 22 March 2011 13:36 |
I haven't rode my own bike in a long time. I used to ride it to and from school every day. But one of the tires is flat and won't hold any air. The nearest bike shop isn't too far away, but definitely not in walking distance. I don't have a car that is big enough for my bike, so it's kind of been sitting in my garage waiting to get repaired. I do sometimes ride my little brother's or my mom's bike, but not often. |
EvilWhiteDragon wrote on Wed, 23 March 2011 01:36 |
Perhaps at your side of the pond. Here more people have one or more bikes than cars. Hell, I'm a student and even I got 3 normal (city/urban) bikes, one "beachcruzer" (which is for sale ) and a mountainbike. |