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Why Canadians Can't Bike in the Winter (but Finnish people can)
Not Just Bikes · Jan 25, 2021 · 15m 14s
What this video covers
Not Just Bikes argues that winter is not what stops Canadians cycling, using Oulu, Finland as proof that safe, well-maintained cycling infrastructure enables year-round biking despite harsh weather.
Why it surfaced in Hacker News
HN links it whenever someone claims cold or snow rules out cycling, as the concise rebuttal that infrastructure and maintenance decide it.
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Recommendation context
Short excerpts from positive mentions. Open the source to read the full Hacker News discussion.
“The scene with the line of tiny bikes parked outside the school in the middle of winter is particularly striking.”
“they just have safe paths to ride on, and those paths get maintained.”
“winter cycling has nothing to do with the weather, and everything to do with safe cycling infrastructure.”