Sometimes it can be difficult for us North Americans to truly envision a bike-friendly city. What with our car dominance and the pittances we throw at cycling, breaking the development mould that has dominated for the past half century can be a difficult mental leap.
But lately, I’ve been thinking about little spots in every city that embody bike-friendliness, even in a small day. You may have to squint to see them, but these places can, hopefully, help you envision what a more balanced transportation environment might look like.
Looking for scenes of bike-friendliness. Photo by Tom Babin.
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Tom Babin is the author of Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling.
Tom Babin
It’s a 3-speed bike, and I use it for most of my everyday riding. Yes,I’ve experienced a lot of the negativity you mentioned, but I truly feel things are getting better in my city. Hope yours is improving too.