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it's worth remembering that Holland is quite mild compared to a lot of the US. Looking at wikipedia the Netherlands' average high is lower that Austin's average
by Avshalom 13y ago
it's worth remembering that Holland is quite mild compared to a lot of the US. Looking at wikipedia the Netherlands' average high is lower that Austin's average low during the summer.
- natrius 13y agoEven with the heat, central Austinities bike at decent rates: https://austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Public_Works/Bicycle/2013-03-20%20Bicycle%20Modal%20Split%202011.pdf https://austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Public_Wor... In the summer, I end up carrying around a towel and an extra shirt. It's not so bad.
- swimfar 13y agoIn addition, the Netherlands is very flat, and I've found this makes a huge difference. The steepest "hills" I've encountered while biking around cities there are the bridges over canals. Cycling is extremely efficient on flat roads and doesn't take much energy if you're not trying to go too fast. But as soon as you get to a slight incline you notice the difference (especially in the summer when you're concerned about sweating). I consider myself fairly/very athletic and I definitely noticed the difference (how easy it was) when I biked around there. Obviously, these aren't the only reasons cycling isn't as popular in the US. There are certainly US cities which are just as flat and mild.