Cyclists are faster in Copenhagen?

[rich...@telus.net]

From nieuwsuitamsterdam.nl

 

Copenhagen is replacing Amsterdam as bicycle capital of the world. Cyclists’ organisation Fietsersbond visited the city to find out how Copenhagen cyclists differ from those in Amsterdam.

• Copenhagen cyclists are faster. The green wave is adjusted to cyclists going 20 km per hour, as opposed to 15 to 18 in Amsterdam.
• They can ride fast because other cyclists do not ride abreast. If someone blocks the way, bells will ring instantly.
• They have faster bicycles. Fixies are popular.
• They have better bicycles. Even if they ride an old bicycle, they will fix it and make sure it looks good.
• They wear helmets. The Copenhagenize weblog ridiculed their obsession with safety by publishing a video promoting wearing helmets while working at one’s computer at home: most accidents happen at home.
• They stick to traffic rules. When they stop, they raise their hand to warn cyclists riding behind them.

 

 

Ron Richings

San Diego,

California