Comments for As Easy As Riding A Bike https://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com Well it should be, shouldn't it? Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:45:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on The myth of incompetence by Dutch competence? | John S. Allen's Bicycle Blog https://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/2013/09/16/the-myth-of-incompetence/#comment-66572 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:45:34 +0000 http://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/?p=4812#comment-66572 […] An article contends that Dutch people are competent bicyclists because they can ride while carrying an adult passenger on the rear rack or the handlebar, or holding an umbrella, or walking a dog. The author disparages two authors who teach bike-handling and traffic skillsl: s”‘[c]ompetence’ for Franklin – just as for Forester – means the ability and willingness to ride in motor traffic.” and that Dutch bicyclists simply would prefer not to. “Of course, those Dutch riders were in an all likelihood perfectly capable of cycling on British roads – they just didn’t want to.” […]

]]> Comment on Those baffling and misleading comments on Dutch cycle safety from Penning and Baker, in full by What is “dangerous”? The measurement issue and the case of cyclist deaths in the Netherlands compared with the UK. | Road Danger Reduction Forum https://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/2012/04/24/tthose-baffling-and-misleading-comments-on-dutch-cycle-safety-from-penning-and-baker-in-full/#comment-66569 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:20:37 +0000 http://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/?p=2404#comment-66569 […] https://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/2012/04/24/tthose-baffling-and-misleading-comments-on-dutc… […]

]]> Comment on The unanswerable case for pedestrian helmets by Jon Overton https://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/2014/05/22/the-unanswerable-case-for-pedestrian-helmets/#comment-66568 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 11:51:24 +0000 http://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/?p=6065#comment-66568 In reply to rdrf.

Waffle about “compensatory behaviour” ignores that most of the non-car-involved injuries were among youngsters doing sport biking, which has become a lot more popular.

The HUGE factor ignored by that blog is that the number of motor vehicles on New Zealand’s roads increased by about 2 million (almost doubling!) over that same 1994 – 2011 period.

The danger from those vehicles seems to be a far more likely cause keeping people from cycling on the roads than a law requiring helmets!

https://figure.nz/chart/5FmzESPs6fRPAnpI-yp2dP1AUUsrz6ruB

]]> Comment on Audis in houses by Predicție: Centrul de încărcare Audi are un lounge deasupra și vom vedea mai multe astfel de centre - Planeta Noastră 🌍 https://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/2015/12/26/audis-in-houses/#comment-66567 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 14:22:28 +0000 http://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/?p=8174#comment-66567 […] Acest centru de încărcare este conceput pentru medii urbane – pentru persoanele care nu au facilități de încărcare acasă. Durează aproximativ 23 de minute să încarci o mașină de la 5% la 80%, timp în care șoferul își poate petrece timpul în lounge-ul drăguț de la etaj, construit deasupra containerelor de încărcare. Amplasarea sa la etaj este o idee inteligentă, având în vedere că există pagini web întregi dedicate accidentelor cu Audi care intră în clădiri. […]

]]> Comment on The Dutch supermarket by Cyclists: A Unique Kind of Road User - Urban Cycling Institute https://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/2016/11/01/the-dutch-supermarket/#comment-66563 Wed, 07 May 2025 14:11:28 +0000 http://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/?p=9222#comment-66563 […] Treasure, M. (2016). The Dutch supermarket. Retrieved from https://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/2016/11/01/the-dutch-supermarket/. […]

]]> Comment on Not dangerous by Kelly https://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/2013/12/31/not-dangerous/#comment-66560 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:56:09 +0000 http://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/?p=5519#comment-66560 This was lovelyy to read

]]> Comment on They built it, and they didn’t come – the lesson of Milton Keynes by Gail https://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/2012/04/26/they-built-it-and-they-didnt-come-the-lesson-of-milton-keynes/#comment-66551 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:50:48 +0000 http://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/?p=2344#comment-66551 Greatt read thank you

]]> Comment on Where are Britain’s practical bikes? by Mywelders https://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/2013/07/01/where-are-britains-practical-bikes/#comment-66547 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:09:40 +0000 http://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/?p=4815#comment-66547 In the blog post “Where are Britain’s practical bikes?” the author contrasts the practicality of Dutch bikes with British bicycles. Dutch bikes are noted for their durability and minimal maintenance, featuring hub gears, chain guards, integrated locks, and built-in lighting. In contrast, British bikes, 1980s bmx bars size such as mountain bikes, racing bikes, and hybrids, lack these practical features and often require additional accessories and maintenance. The author suggests that the British bike market is influenced by cycling’s sport-oriented culture, the demand for off-road capability, and the bike industry’s focus on selling additional accessories.

]]> Comment on True safety lies with design by Cannondale Kids Bike: How They Compare to Other Leading Brands - BikeKids Hub https://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/2015/07/30/true-safety-lies-with-design/#comment-66546 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 02:27:10 +0000 http://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/?p=7656#comment-66546 […] isn’t just about sturdiness; their bikes also feature innovative design elements that enhance the riding experience. For example, their bikes often come with advanced suspension systems that smooth out […]

]]> Comment on Where are Britain’s practical bikes? by Mywelders https://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/2013/07/01/where-are-britains-practical-bikes/#comment-66545 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:51:05 +0000 http://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/?p=4815#comment-66545 The blog post discusses the contrast between practical Dutch bikes and the less practical bikes commonly used in Britain. Dutch bikes are designed for durability, ease of use, and minimal maintenance, making them ideal for everyday transportation. In contrast, British bikes often fall into the categories of mountain, racing, or hybrid bikes, which require more maintenance, additional gear, and are less user-friendly for daily commuting. This complexity creates a barrier to cycling in the UK. Similar to how the width of BMX bars in the 1980s, typically ranging from 26 to 28 inches, impacted handling, the design of these bikes affects their practicality.

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