I live in Budapest, Hungary, in one of the outer districts. I was commuting to school by bike from 1996 to 2002. To the final exam (matura exam), I went to the school by bike, wearing suits. I also cycled to music school events, packed up with scores and instruments (clarinet, recorders…). I barely used public transport even on rainy days. The high school was only 10 minutes by bike from my house (3 kilometers), and the music school was about 15-20 minutes (5km, two traffic lights). Public transport took the same or a little more time, because I had to change between lines, and wait for the bus.
We bought one a few years back. Best decision ever! We have two small children en it is so convenient! To bring them to school or do groceries. We wish we had bought it a year earlier!
I am Dutch so clearly biased, but the world should look like this. The bike gives a great deal of independence to people who can not own or drive a car. It gives greater independence to children (especially with proper and safe infrastructure), people who can not afford a car, and people who do not have a driver's license. And even for those who own cars, the bike can often be a more efficient way of transport. Parking is cheaper and you can often park closer to where you want to go. It is also a lot healthier.
I will never understand why a lot of countries do not invest in proper infrastructure for this.
The kids on the first bike are a bit big to still be carried like that, especially the one in the front. At that size/age they should be on their own bikes.
When it comes to the dog walking one, I beg people to actually WALK their dog, slow down and try to go at the closest speed you can to walking without falling over, also bring something along for your dog to be able to drink some water. I always get annoyed when people "walk" their dog, but they go so fast that the dog has to run the whole way, especially for long distance. While dogs can certainly run for short periods of time, they need to rest and recover just like we do, so take that into consideration.
My parents moved from the Netherlands to Canada in 1960 and they had wonderful stories about how my father would pick up my mother on his bicycle to take her on dates when they were courting. They grew up in South Limburg where there a lot more hills!
Is it weird? Fuck that man, I'm taking notes on some of these. Moving a couch with bicycles is something I wouldn't have even considered. That's brilliant!
1:10 Exactly the reason why those frames are called a ladies bike. Makes it easier for dress/skirt wearers to mount the bike and not have the higher bar of a mens’ frame between steering and saddle column leave them airing their privates. Also the mens’ frame is a notable nut cracker if you'd ever slide of your saddle during an emergency brake. Teaches us early to pay attention to spare ourselves the pain of emergency braking. You'll notice men who don't pay attention often ride a ladies bike.
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The answer is no, just practical.
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Nope .
I see nothing strange happening here…
I live in Budapest, Hungary, in one of the outer districts. I was commuting to school by bike from 1996 to 2002. To the final exam (matura exam), I went to the school by bike, wearing suits. I also cycled to music school events, packed up with scores and instruments (clarinet, recorders…). I barely used public transport even on rainy days. The high school was only 10 minutes by bike from my house (3 kilometers), and the music school was about 15-20 minutes (5km, two traffic lights). Public transport took the same or a little more time, because I had to change between lines, and wait for the bus.
No
To be fair, nothing is weird in Groningen
The guys who carry the couch they are living in the year 2050
No it isn't
It is weird not to use a bike for these things.
No. Inventive, practical, just do it mentality, as long it is effective and simple.
Welcome to The Netherlands.
We bought one a few years back. Best decision ever! We have two small children en it is so convenient! To bring them to school or do groceries. We wish we had bought it a year earlier!
Just got a bike trailer so I can do my supermarket shopping by bike.
Just daily life…
#groningenfietsstad
I am Dutch so clearly biased, but the world should look like this. The bike gives a great deal of independence to people who can not own or drive a car. It gives greater independence to children (especially with proper and safe infrastructure), people who can not afford a car, and people who do not have a driver's license. And even for those who own cars, the bike can often be a more efficient way of transport. Parking is cheaper and you can often park closer to where you want to go. It is also a lot healthier.
I will never understand why a lot of countries do not invest in proper infrastructure for this.
The kids on the first bike are a bit big to still be carried like that, especially the one in the front. At that size/age they should be on their own bikes.
When it comes to the dog walking one, I beg people to actually WALK their dog, slow down and try to go at the closest speed you can to walking without falling over, also bring something along for your dog to be able to drink some water. I always get annoyed when people "walk" their dog, but they go so fast that the dog has to run the whole way, especially for long distance. While dogs can certainly run for short periods of time, they need to rest and recover just like we do, so take that into consideration.
My parents moved from the Netherlands to Canada in 1960 and they had wonderful stories about how my father would pick up my mother on his bicycle to take her on dates when they were courting. They grew up in South Limburg where there a lot more hills!
Is it weird? Fuck that man, I'm taking notes on some of these. Moving a couch with bicycles is something I wouldn't have even considered. That's brilliant!
Depends on infrastructure. Try this in Cairo,Egypt traffic, you won't survive for long.
i would love it to be normal to pick up your partner like that
Did I miss picking up my boyfriend?
No, but it is weird to drive a car and complain about the traffic!
How can they be so heartless and neglecting to their cars??
Or even worse, not having a car at all?
NO is not . I loved it. And stop oil mafia can shut up. ❤
1:10 Exactly the reason why those frames are called a ladies bike. Makes it easier for dress/skirt wearers to mount the bike and not have the higher bar of a mens’ frame between steering and saddle column leave them airing their privates. Also the mens’ frame is a notable nut cracker if you'd ever slide of your saddle during an emergency brake.
Teaches us early to pay attention to spare ourselves the pain of emergency braking.
You'll notice men who don't pay attention often ride a ladies bike.
0:20 I don't like this.
In most cases it is to fast for the dog. Dogs can run fast but not long distances.
How do you transport the drugs