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Frostbike

the Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling
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Aug 24, 2017SCL_Heather rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Is it possible to happily ride a bike in winter? After being stuck in winter commuter traffic one dreary and cold December, writer and journalist Tom Babin set out on a mission to answer this question. Broken into three sections, The Bike, The City, The Attitude, this book looks at the various internal and external factors which most affect the intrepid winter cyclist. I was particularly intrigued by Babin’s visits to more cycle friendly cities in Europe to look at how cities can make their infrastructure more bike-friendly like clearing bike paths of snow before clearing the roads or synchronizing traffic lights for cyclists. Even if you’re among the number of people who think the very idea of cycling in a Canadian winter is utter madness, this book offers food for thought for anyone who enjoys cycling or just wants to develop a more positive attitude to embracing the Canadian winter.