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Is Cycling really a winter activity? | Matti Koistinen | TEDxTartu

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Drawing on examples from around the world, Matti demonstrates that it is reasonable to ride bicycle all year round. The main challenges are not presented by the weather, but by antiquated attitudes and obstacles on the way of pushing through bicycle-friendly policies.
Quote: "But remember: the most important thing is to keep on cycling. The more there is cyclists on the streets, the more there is pressure for the city to offer the best for cyclists."
Matti Koistinen is the head Finnish Cyclists’ Federation and avid promoter of cycling culture. For Matti, the bicycle is not only a part of environment-friendly and healthy lifestyle, but also a practical means of transportation.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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28 авг 2024

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@moochincrawdad 5 лет назад

It's how prepared and willing you are to experience cycling in the winter months. I'm 46 years old and as soon as I realised that snow had fallen I rushed out like a child to bike in the snow. Moments later I was cycling my 3 mile commute into town with a musical instrument on my back, a pannier bag on the rear rack and Bach's Brandenburg concerto playing through my earbuds - the greatest cycling experience I've ever encountered! 😀

@kolloduke3341 3 года назад

ITS great fun cycling in the snow espesh when your sliding about ! the look of the bike covered in snow is a wonderfull sight too .lol

@knarf_on_a_bike 5 лет назад

I hate to blow my own horn but: 62 year old 12 month a year cyclocommuter (15km each way) in Toronto, Canada. Toronto isn't as cold as many parts of Canada, but last winter, during a cold snap, I rode home in -37C. That was a cold ride. I did not miss a single day due to weather. Winter cycling is very doable. It's about how you dress and how you set up your bike. If I can do it, most of you can! Great talk, Matti!

@tomrafferty2562 4 года назад

Well said Sir, impressed.

@michellamontagne6092 Год назад

very cool!

@timm9842 6 лет назад

We just started cycling. Tennessee gets cold but we rode Harley’s for years. We got older n here we are cycling. It’s a blast.

@kolloduke3341 3 года назад

Bet your always more warmer now cycling than on your harleys ? lol

@disgruntledtoons 6 лет назад

Everything's a winter sport in Canada.

@RussellCambell 5 лет назад

You can make studded snow tires. Dress warm you do need functional clothing. It takes some planning and prep for sure. I’m thinking of making a dedicated snow bike with studded tires

@stephenverchinski9967 7 лет назад

yeah! I remember cycling Syracuse during and after winter storms. I had not much a problem on city streets even with 3 to 4 inches of snow. With the wider tires and disk brakes keeping it year around as an activity is not unusual. In Albuquerque New Mexico our problem is the opposite. We need to reduce the heat. It would be great to have an artist like Christo do a conceptual for fun on shading. or, simply plant more trees permaculturally. I also hope we do this for our Camino Milagro de La Luz, or Rio Grande Trail. Our old irrigation acequias that have old trees,lining them, have to be experienced to be believed.

@effyleven 6 лет назад

Hmm.. I've done some winter cycling., Even in still air, with no wind, a cyclist is riding into a headwind everywhere they go, and that headwind is significant when the massive effects of low-temperature wind-chill are taken into account.

@johnpossum556 7 лет назад

This video has been out for a year and half and not even a single comment? Is it because this guy's accent is so hard to understand? This is the only Ted talk I've ever seen w/o comments.

@jaimeogas 7 лет назад

John Possum His accent isn't bad at all, unlike Lauri Vuohensilta of the Hydraulic Press Channel.

@kolloduke3341 3 года назад

PLENTY NOW LOL

@mbords01 3 года назад

His accent is just fine; every word understandable; intonation is great; no problem. Great presentation!

@waynzwhirled6181 6 лет назад

Love the mandatory 45 second ad (NOT).

@viseberg8527 6 лет назад

Nobody forces you to watch this video, hopefully. Advertising is really the primary source of funding for TED and TEDx, and you are supporting the community by watching.

@kolloduke3341 3 года назад

Must be a way to heat the cycle tracks ? compared to the overall costs of more motorways ?

@angelarappa175 3 года назад

windscreens are very effective for bicycling in cold.

@kolloduke3341 3 года назад

FROM A BIKER ..YOUR WELL FUNNY , HEEHEE LOL

@wanderingbox7971 5 лет назад

I have just sold my car...and just have motorcycle and Bicycle...I will concentrate more effort on Cycling from now on...for the Fun..the health benefits...and cost savings...👍😁🚲

@amjedhussain7954 5 лет назад

If there is a snow and very cold will be hard to cycle in Canada

@DJ-Daz 5 лет назад

Here's a silly question, can you buy winter tyres for a bicycle?

@jayteegamble 5 лет назад

yep! You can get them with studs even

@stephenverchinski9967 7 лет назад

Cost of fuel in scandanavian countries is I believe not subsidized as heavily as here by the government. As a result you make your public investment for the public since buying fuel and delivering it is a societal cost and not always a benefit. Great ideas here for forming a better social outcomes and even nicely and democratically arrived at. Wonder how their Green Party is doing in promoting this?

@vincewhite5087 4 года назад

This guy never heard of remote starters.

@1966johnnywayne 3 года назад

I believe that in many parts of Europe they are not permitted. A friend recently purchased a 100K Audi Q8 and was told that if she wanted a remote starter that she would have to request the install at the dealership here in Canada.