This is how the Dutch commute

[ComedyPilot]

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO6IIJu29HE


Makes our country look pathetic.

 

[handsome joe]

If only! We have a lonnnnnnngggggggggg wwwwwwwwaaaaaaaayyyyyyy tttttttooooooo ggggggggggooooooooo.

Maybe the policy makers have a ride around Dutch and Danish Cities to see how its done. I feel it will take some time to ween us off the motor vehicle.

 

[Crankarm]

He rides a Raleigh!

 

[cannondale boy]

He only travelled a couple of miles, but the netherlands transport is always going to be more superior to ours. Our government haven't got a clue about transport, they would rather give people money to go and buy a new car (scrappage scheme), then build a better public transport system that works.

 

[cheadle hulme]

Loving the communal track pump!

 

[PBancroft]

The double speed walking bits gave me motion sickness.

 

[ComedyPilot]

He rides a Raleigh!

So do I, your point being what?

 

[jimboalee]

7:08 am,,, That's late.

The video reminds me of riding to Birmingham International rail station past the rack of six bikes. The other cyclists and I took our bikes ON the train (London Midland, Free for bikes.)

Off at Coventry with a gaggle of cyclists who boarded at the country stops. The bike racks at Coventry were more populated, with a couple of dozen bikes.

I boarded the train at 06:03 for an 06:05 departure.

Yes, we are lacking in this country. I went to Frankfurt and its far more cycle-friendly than Coventry. I've been to San Fran and Silicon Valley where there are special carriages on the train for bike storage.

 

[jimboalee]

He only travelled a couple of miles, but the netherlands transport is always going to be more superior to ours. Our government haven't got a clue about transport, they would rather give people money to go and buy a new car (scrappage scheme), then build a better public transport system that works.

Who's seen the news about the 'high speed train'?

How many millions, and was there bike facilities?????

 

[silverbow]

He rides a Raleigh!

I know they're great aren't they!

My third Raleigh (1959 Trent Tourist) should be delivered any day, I can't wait

 

[upsidedown]

In what way? Invest in a Brommie

In the way that their infrastructure and attitude to public transport and cycling does not force you to buy a daft looking overpriced bike.

 

[asterix]

In what way? Invest in a Brommie, ride to the station, fold it, get the train, unfold and away you go to work. Could easily commute 31 miles in an hour if you timed it correctly.

Ah, you've not been to Holland then.

Among the many other things, what I notice when I cycle there is the rarity of cycle helmets.

 

[Nigeyy]

I really enjoyed cycling there.... they truly do cater more for bikes than the UK or US.

A bit OT: I noticed when the train stopped, people waited for people to exit the train first -oh the novelty and the civility!

 

[HJ]

Among the many other things, what I notice when I cycle there is the rarity of cycle helmets.

That because the canny Dutch know that cycle helmets are a waste of money...

and the Dutch don't like to waste money...

 

[Dayvo]

and the Dutch don't like to waste money...

as opposed to some people who don't like spending it!