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Paris has one thing that Amsterdam does not that makes cycling more challenging: elevation. (Ok, Amsterdam has bridges but those are for the most part really sh
by jacquesm 7mo ago
Paris has one thing that Amsterdam does not that makes cycling more challenging: elevation. (Ok, Amsterdam has bridges but those are for the most part really short and momentum is enough to carry you across).
- nchagnet 7mo agoOh I agree. When I lived in Lyon, who is also quite bike-friendly, it was a lot more challenging than Amsterdam. But with electric bikes becoming more affordable, hopefully the gap can eventually close.
- jacquesm 7mo agoI've become utterly addicted to my e-bike. You can have my car, but my e-bike stays.
- consp 7mo agoI seriously consider 6-7bft headwind far worse than any hill. Won't get that in large cities but a bit out that's normal cycling weather.
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- jacquesm 7mo agoThat's true, we can have some serious wind here.
- microtonal 7mo agoI cycled to work every day in Southern Germany, which had even more elevation, it was not a huge problem, you get fit enough in now time. Older people just use e-bikes.
- jacquesm 7mo ago> Older people just use e-bikes. Or those with bad legs. Raises hand.