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Look how fast you go when the streets are cleared for you
I know we've discussed this before (read here) but I just had to share with you these memorising sights of bike lanes in the Netherlands and Copenhagan.
Compare what you see below to this morning's news from The Guardian:
'Councils are spreading grit more thinly today in a bid to eke out supplies while they wait for much-needed deliveries of rock salt to combat a second day of ice and snow in southern England.
'Commuters have endured another morning of hazardous journeys to work, with roads left treacherous by icy conditions and rail services badly disrupted.
'Harrow council in north-west London described the grit supply situation as "pretty outrageous".
'The local authority spread about 40 tonnes around the borough last night, leaving it with 510 tonnes – not enough for four days of full gritting…'
The pics shown here are of course taken from the trusty Copenhagen Cycle Chic blog, showing how the city's well-dressed cyclists can enjoy a snow-free bike lane without risk of snow muddying their journey.
Below is a video made by David Hembrow, a Brit abroad in Assen, Holland who has contrasted his local bike lane in summer with what it looks like in winter. As you'll see, he found that, with a council that cares about cyclists – there's no difference!
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