Global Sports: Preparing for a City Bike in the Summer

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Preparing for a City Bike in the Summer

By Rob Sutter


We are now in the month of November and, as a result, I don't see city bike usage moving upward. I can't name many people who want to ride their bicycles in this bitter cold weather aside from those who are hardcore about cycling or have no other means of transportation. The fact that the weather is becoming colder cannot be ignored and these bikes need to be stored away. They can come out during the springtime, for sure, but what will it hurt to plan for the day?

As soon as I have a city bike in my hands, I want to make sure that there are places made for cycling. After all, cycling authorities such as Linus aren't in the business simply to sell bicycles and they know that there are areas in the world tailor made for this hobby. Enter San Francisco, where biking is seemingly more common than anyplace else. There are over 40,000 commuters utilizing sixty different roads. People can get involved and travel in an area where commuter biking is seemingly the norm.

Think about just how other locations are adapting in order to accomodate cyclists as well. A few months ago, it was reported that Copenhagen, Demark had opened up its first superhighway in a series of 26 planned. This is something to make note of, not just because Copenhagen is considered to be the safe haven of those who enjoy cycling. Rather, it's an example of where we may be later on down the road if these superhighways multiply throughout the world.

While we're on the subject, I think it's pertinent to bring up just how separate countries have adopted this method of travel as well. Sweden recently brought to light its plan to construct a major road which would connect one city to another. This particular road would be exclusive to cyclists, displaying just how far the idea can go in terms of geological scope. The effect has snowballed over the course of time and it shows here.

These superhighways, without question, promote a great living style and a carbon footprint can easily be reduced as a result. It's something to take into consideration when thinking about city bikes during the springtime and summertime months. One should be in prime condition and it can get to that point through casual cycling. The best thing is that this can be done by just about anyone and planning for those very months has never looked so gratifying.




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