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The cycling revolution in Paris continues: Bicycle use now exceeds car use (english.elpais.com)

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[–] [email protected] 43 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Driving in London and Paris is such a pain in the arse I would never buy one of I had to live there. If I needed a car for a weekend trip I'd just rent one.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Was just in London. An hour to drive 13 miles to Heathrow. Non-stop traffic jam.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Fun isn't it?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

If you’re paid by the hour.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

The average bike rider going at a leisurely pace goes 14.1 mph.