A couple of evenings ago I was enjoying a drink with some colleagues, and a core existential question arose: why is it so much harder to cycle when its -15C than when it’s a balmy +10 or +20C? This question is existential, because it dominates the existence of winter cyclists in Montreal. As I toiledContinue reading “Why winter cycling feels hard”
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Winter mobility – of ice, bikes and cars
Montreal is making an effort to accommodate winter cycling, which is much appreciated. However, as an urban planner, it is not my personal preferences and choices that matter, but whether winter cycling is a realistic mobility solution for Montreal. I have argued elsewhere that, for many people, winter cycling is not feasible. Here is oneContinue reading “Winter mobility – of ice, bikes and cars”
Hats off to Vélo-Québec!
Vélo-Québec is a non-profit organization, founded in 1967 to promote the use of bicycles in Québec. It remains Québec’s primary advocacy group for cyclists and cycling, but it also takes very seriously its role in promoting cycling in a positive way. In this blog I want to emphasize just how good Vélo-Québec is at democratisingContinue reading “Hats off to Vélo-Québec!”
Cycling to a work meeting and looking smart enough upon arrival
Commuting to work is fun, energising and fast. But is it feasible to cycle to a work meeting and look professional and smart (enough) on arrival? The short answer is “yes” (most of the time). From my 20 years’ or so bike commuting experience, three key factors affect the feasibility of looking presentable at aContinue reading “Cycling to a work meeting and looking smart enough upon arrival”
Richard Shearmur 