tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post8891106770700985496..comments2024-02-24T06:21:30.987+01:00Comments on A view from the cycle path: Non-stop relaxed cycling in UtrechtDavid Hembrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14543024940730663645noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-26930796373154773002010-11-16T03:46:25.230+01:002010-11-16T03:46:25.230+01:00One thing that surprises me is that _no-one_ signa...One thing that surprises me is that _no-one_ signals. It seems that some of those near misses could have been avoided by sticking out one's arm.<br /><br />Ok, two things surprise me: everyone is so relaxed, near misses and all. Here in Canada, cyclists all but cutting each other off would results in shouting matches.Ceci n'est pas un display name.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16222864963379402217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-46994611224442055232010-11-12T07:40:27.613+01:002010-11-12T07:40:27.613+01:00Paul, I know you're "innocent" !
I ...Paul, I know you're "innocent" !<br /><br />I also think it's great that people keep riding, including if they do it with electric bikes. Definitely a good thing overall.<br /><br />Unfortunately, that old people continue cycling causes another problem. As you know, old people are relatively fragile, and don't necessarily recover from what would be minor injuries for David Hembrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543024940730663645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-78460288670448702532010-11-12T00:12:15.847+01:002010-11-12T00:12:15.847+01:00David:
My comments were innocent! ;-)
You are r...David:<br /><br />My comments were innocent! ;-) <br /><br />You are right - such a tiny minority of riders and mostly older folks, which is reflected in other statistics (sales, etc). <br /><br />Certainly if pedelecs are something that will keep people using bicycles well into their 80s & 90s (or with disabilities) then it can only be a good thing. I know a few folks with Myasthenia Gravis Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-33890184994499410142010-11-11T18:41:56.496+01:002010-11-11T18:41:56.496+01:00GazelligGazelligamidnightriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13961440167635690163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-21650539397273981572010-11-11T10:18:30.723+01:002010-11-11T10:18:30.723+01:00Kevin: Something which always seems a bit odd to m...Kevin: Something which always seems a bit odd to me is not doing anything on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armistice_Day" rel="nofollow">the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month</a>. However, I'll be thinking about it anyway.<br /><br />The Netherlands was neutral during the first world war, and so the date for remembrance here corresponds with the end of the second world war. David Hembrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543024940730663645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-47549489437292274092010-11-11T09:58:33.897+01:002010-11-11T09:58:33.897+01:00Today being Remembrance Day, I thought that I woul...Today being Remembrance Day, I thought that I would put up a link from the City of Toronto website about the D-Day landings. Notice that in most of the photographs, the soldiers are carrying bicycles. <br /> <br />http://www.toronto.ca/archives/ddayarchives.htm <br /> <br />At 11:00 AM I'll be at Fort York Armoury with the unit that I served with for so many years, The Royal Regiment of Kevin Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186428862833389619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-36834479161963527742010-11-11T07:51:58.632+01:002010-11-11T07:51:58.632+01:00Paul: I bow to your superior pedelec spotting abil...Paul: I bow to your superior pedelec spotting ability. I had completely missed the one at 0:20.<br /><br />However that at 2:40 is a hub brake with heatsink (<a href="http://www.workcycles.nl/home-producten/stevige-stadsfietsen/workcycles-secret-service-herenfiets" rel="nofollow">as seen here</a>). The bike at 3:39 - same again, I think, but who knows at such a distance ? 5:34 - yes. 6:46 - yes, David Hembrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543024940730663645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-46592326602077975362010-11-11T02:36:20.660+01:002010-11-11T02:36:20.660+01:00@David
Pedelecs:
0:20
2:40 (?)
3:39 (?) - in the ...@David<br /><br />Pedelecs:<br />0:20<br />2:40 (?)<br />3:39 (?) - in the background<br />5:34<br />6:46<br /><br />The two (?) could just be big hub dynamos!<br /><br />There is something very noticeable in that film - but only by its absence: noise. It is so peaceful without the motorised traffic.<br /><br />Paul Martin<br />Brisbane, AustraliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-57119935081354520852010-11-11T01:18:06.778+01:002010-11-11T01:18:06.778+01:00@Micheal Blue - So far as I can tell every bicycle...@Micheal Blue - So far as I can tell <i>every</i> bicycle in this video is fully gas sprung.<br /><br />Nearly every one also has a steel coil spring seating suspension system (where you can't see the suspension system itself you can see it functioning in the motion of the rider).<br /><br />The eyes only detect light. It is the brain that sees. If you are not seeing what I am seeing, open kfgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-82331679360557581442010-11-10T22:27:06.113+01:002010-11-10T22:27:06.113+01:00The trouble with the Dutch is they're so damn ...The trouble with the Dutch is they're so damn civilised.<br /><br />I really don't understand why we can't learn from the Dutch model. There's so many reasons that recommend it and it would be cheaper than building more roads.<br /><br />As usual, the British know best, or at least we like to fool ourselves that we do.amoebahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783694650121687459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-82208900676479468782010-11-10T15:53:54.568+01:002010-11-10T15:53:54.568+01:00Nice videos. I could see a few foldable bikes - go...Nice videos. I could see a few foldable bikes - good. While the cobblestone surface looks nice, it must be a rattling experience on a bike. It's kinda surprising that there are so few bikes with suspension. At least a seat-post suspension. BTW, what do you think about Marathon Extreme tires? They could be the ultimate winter tires, short of the studded ones.Micheal Bluenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-75877099134489643172010-11-10T10:42:48.035+01:002010-11-10T10:42:48.035+01:00I love the part at 0:22 with the impression what w...I love the part at 0:22 with the impression what would have happened... <br /><br />In fact, here in Berlin the idea of giving way for motorized traffic had a strong impact, especially in the western part. Of course, much had been destroyed during WW2 already, but more was torn down to give way for a motorway (the Berliner ring). This was partly extended to the east since the fall of the wall andMichael Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-77805477940509564792010-11-10T07:33:29.127+01:002010-11-10T07:33:29.127+01:00Paul: The speed limit in (at least most of) this a...Paul: The speed limit in (at least most of) this area is 30 km/h. However, Dutch drivers <a href="http://hembrow.blogspot.com/2009/05/lower-speed-limits-are-not-enough.html" rel="nofollow">don't always obey speed limits</a>. Note also that the road surface is relatively noisy, which makes the cars seem faster (from inside and out. It's a way of slowing people down).<br /><br />But finallyDavid Hembrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543024940730663645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-5156283296264768312010-11-10T05:24:08.393+01:002010-11-10T05:24:08.393+01:00I love Mark's videos. I've actually been p...I love Mark's videos. I've actually been playing them as environmental recordings. They're very soothing, even the "rush hour" ones.<br /><br />I can't imagine getting the same effect from rush hour on the M1 Motorway or San Bernardino Freeway.kfgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-74253755434107964372010-11-10T04:35:11.784+01:002010-11-10T04:35:11.784+01:00Lovely junction David.
You're right - it defi...Lovely junction David.<br /><br />You're right - it definitely could have worked out differently - as it did in most other parts of the western world.James D. Schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04454437680686627778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-84956510953876500872010-11-10T04:00:52.970+01:002010-11-10T04:00:52.970+01:00Thanks, Mark & David. Wonderful to see and it ...Thanks, Mark & David. Wonderful to see and it almost brings a tear of despair to my eye...<br /><br />A few things I noticed:<br /><br />- Cars, when present, seem to be going very fast! This could be an illusion due to the bicycle traffic which dominates although the car drivers look like they're in a hurry.<br /><br />- A great police presence. I counted 3 pairs (2 on bicycles and 1 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com