How people in 100 cities ride bikes differently | The Shifter Global Bike Culture Index

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It’s here! The first-ever Shifter Global Bike Culture Index, which compares the culture of cycling in more than 100 cities around the world — and it all came from viewers of this channel. And the results are endlessly interesting. The background: A few months ago, to mark 100,000 subscribers, I asked all of you to …

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I rode 50 km on five saddles to find the best type of bike seat for commuting

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My butt has been getting sore while riding my bike lately, and I traced the problem to my aging factory-issued bike saddle. But before I replace it, I thought I’d try some different types to find the best for my bike commute. The result: a 50 kilometre ride of me talking about how my nether …

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This northern city is spending $100M to improve cycling. Can your city too?

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What do you think is the most exciting bike city in North America? New York? Montreal? How about … Edmonton?! Yes, the northern Canadian city’s council has just pledged $100M toward cycling over the next four years, which could be a massive improvement for everyone in the city. But the question is how? At a …

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An electric cargo bike to replace a minivan as the ultimate family vehicle

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There’s a major transition happening in transportation these days, where the default family minivans of yore are being replaced with electric cargo bikes. But for those of us living in cities that aren’t quite bike-friendly, is this a realistic transition for a family? In this video, I run an electric cargo bike through three typical …

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The real impact of bike commuting on climate change

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I’ve wondered for years just how much of an impact on climate change my bicycle commute has. But I’ve also suspected that rather obvious-sounding question hides some nuanced and rather complex answers. So I took a deep look at my own carbon footprint and, yep, it certainly is. Thanks to Cailynn Klingbeil for the help …

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The ‘secret sauce’ transforming this cycling city

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Montreal is probably the most bike-friendly big city in North America, and since my last visit there seven years ago, it’s just gotten better. So what’s different? According to one local, it’s one thing: Incrementalism. Big thanks to Paige Saunders for sharing his wisdom (and his video skills) in this video. Make sure to check …

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