[Ep. 1002] This is an extra video on the 5th Wednesday of the month. Something a bit different. A holiday report; cycling at the arctic circle in Finland.
More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p=24784
You open this video by saying it doesn't look like the Netherlands, but i genuinely thought you were cycling on de Veluwe, near a crossing over the A50 between Heerde & Wezep. Finnish traffic signs have reflective yellow in them to differentiate between them & winter snow, but that's about it.
Looks like a fun adventure! The train ride seemed very cozy as well (sure beats driving). I'm surprised how decent the bike infra was even all the way out in the less populated areas!
It looks very much like the north of Sweden, not surprisingly. Here in the north of Sweden we have the same level of cycling infrastructure but it is still car centric mostly due to population density and the long distances (as they claim).
How lovely to "meet" you both face to face.👋 What a fantastic looking trip, having the e-bikes to ride must have been fun, hope you enjoyed it. Your videos always take me by surprise at the end but i love that you always leave us wanting more! Thanks Mark, i enjoyed the virtual trip.👍
That looks great! I would never have guessed that Finland was so well set up for cycling. Thanks for posting – and it's nice to put faces to your videos. Cheers👍🏼
By the way, that sign at 2:51 roughly translates to: "Here in the vicinity of the airport free movement and visiting is restricted. Breaking this restriction is punishable by fine. *Reference to Finnish aviation law*".
Probably a good call to cycle somewhere else indeed. Fun seeing my home country on this channel though!
Walking, running, bicycles, escooters, green open spaces, electric buses, commuter trains and trams are all parts of a good transportation system. Speak up for improved transportation options in your city. Every train station needs safe, protected places to park and lock bicycles.
Electric bicycles are bringing many older adults back to cycling. Ebikes makes those hills much less of an issue.. Every city needs to beaa bicycle city. We all need to support healthy exercise and fossil fuels free transportation options. Add a little more green space, bike lanes and outdoor dining to the city and it is a winner.
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Is it mandatory to wear a helmet in Finland when using that type of bicycle?
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Got sisu?
AMEN.
You open this video by saying it doesn't look like the Netherlands, but i genuinely thought you were cycling on de Veluwe, near a crossing over the A50 between Heerde & Wezep.
Finnish traffic signs have reflective yellow in them to differentiate between them & winter snow, but that's about it.
wtf am i doing in canada
A lot of those don't look like safe cycle paths, but paved shoulders along a highway.
glad to see you looking well and hope your health is improving .
If you started from Tikkurila you were in Vantaa and not in Helsinki.
Looks like a fun adventure! The train ride seemed very cozy as well (sure beats driving). I'm surprised how decent the bike infra was even all the way out in the less populated areas!
Looks like a great vacation destination, better than +40⁰C and wildfires.
It looks very much like the north of Sweden, not surprisingly. Here in the north of Sweden we have the same level of cycling infrastructure but it is still car centric mostly due to population density and the long distances (as they claim).
How lovely to "meet" you both face to face.👋 What a fantastic looking trip, having the e-bikes to ride must have been fun, hope you enjoyed it.
Your videos always take me by surprise at the end but i love that you always leave us wanting more! Thanks Mark, i enjoyed the virtual trip.👍
"canada is too cold for cycling infrastructure"
Living the dream amongst the Suomi and the reindeer.
That looks great! I would never have guessed that Finland was so well set up for cycling. Thanks for posting – and it's nice to put faces to your videos. Cheers👍🏼
By the way, that sign at 2:51 roughly translates to:
"Here in the vicinity of the airport free movement and visiting is restricted. Breaking this restriction is punishable by fine. *Reference to Finnish aviation law*".
Probably a good call to cycle somewhere else indeed. Fun seeing my home country on this channel though!
Walking, running, bicycles, escooters, green open spaces, electric buses, commuter trains and trams are all parts of a good transportation system. Speak up for improved transportation options in your city. Every train station needs safe, protected places to park and lock bicycles.
Electric bicycles are bringing many older adults back to cycling.
Ebikes makes those hills much less of an issue.. Every city needs to beaa bicycle city.
We all need to support healthy exercise and fossil fuels free transportation options.
Add a little more green space, bike lanes and outdoor dining to the city and it is a winner.