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0 pointsUhhrrr5y ago0 comments

Sure they're free to make their own choices, but most people are fit enough to ride bicycles, and exercise is good for you, so they should ride bicycles.

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Broken_Hippo5y ago

Sure, many people are fit enough to ride a bicycle for a bit on flat land when it is dry out. I'm not sure "most" people are, though, and I'm guessing this gets less the older folks get.

I do not live on flat land and I live in a place with winters. I, in fact, live in a mountainous area. Riding a bike is not an easy feat here - I've been testing this summer. Short slight inclines aren't too bad: The occasional steep hill isn't so bad. 15-30 minutes uphill, however, is too much for me. All uphill one way isn't easy. I'm not the only person that struggles with this: Biking forums are full of folks that struggle with uphill, and it takes time to get fit enough for this.

bserge5y ago

I'm not getting into the "fit or not" debate, just pointing out you don't have to ride on the bike uphill.

I found it's easier to just walk (with the bike acting as support) :D

yodsanklai5y ago

Electric bikes are the solution. I see more and more people commuting with electric bikes.

I've been commuting by bicycle for years, not for ecological reasons, but because it's convenient and healthy. That being said, I wouldn't do it if the roads weren't safe enough. To me, this is the main limitation. Bad weather and hills can be overcome, but I don't want to compromise with safety.

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