as easy as riding a bike - top myths on urban cycling

AS EASY AS RIDING A BIKE

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Susan StokhofLe Vélo Victoria@LeVelo_Victoria

As easy as riding a bike

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TOP 16 MYTHS

ON URBAN CYCLING

Cycling everyday is a normal activity for millions of people.

Myth #1

Cycling is just for sport

Myth #2

It's impossible to Bring everything you need

Choose baskets, bags, panniers, racks, or bikes to fit your needs. You’d be surprised what you can pack.

Ride your way!

Dressing for your destination isn’t possible!

Myth #3

Myth #4

Riding while pregnant is too challenging

With a comfortable bike, & some extra time, you can continue to ride as much as you did.

Myth #5

You MUST wear unflattering rain gear to keep dry

Myth #6

Cycling requires special bikes.

Ride what suits you.  Ride what's there.  JUST RIDE!

You must ride everywhere like a speed demon while on bike!

Ride your way!

Myth #7

Myth #8

Cycling with young children is just too hard

Choose a proper set-up, & connect with your kids & the world around you!

Myth #9

Now this reflective gear makes sense

Myth #10 Older adults

cannot ride

Anyone of any age can cycle.  Enjoy the ride!

I must wear spandex while on bike! Myth

#11

Yes, if you’re in the

Tour de France!

Myth #12

Dressing like a pylon will make

cycling safer

Cycling is not dangerous.  Wear what you are comfortable in.

Riding a bike is like a hipster thing

What’s a “hipster”?

Myth #13

Ride a mile in their shoes before you judge

Myth #14

Cyclists are recklesshooligans who jump red lights

Need we say more

Myth #15

Cyclists should ride as close to the right of the road as possible

Claim your space!

Myth #16

Mandatory helmet use will increase safety and encourage new riders.

 Safe cycling is a product of culture, proper infrastructure,  and fair

distribution of city space.  Get out there and change the world.

Final parting thoughts…

REMEMBER, you don’t have to wear unflattering rain gear to ride your bike.

Just about ANYTHING you have in your wardrobe WILL WORK on a bike.

CYCLING ISN’T JUST FOR SPORT so you don’t have to cycle to work like a speed demon clad in spandex. Take it easy, smell the roses, enjoy and have fun!

Photo Credits• Myth 1: Melissa Burntlett @mbruntlett• Myth 3: Bike Bike: http://bikebike.ca• Myth 5• http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a5/

69_Fisk_IRT_work_vests_jeh.jpg• Myth 7• http://instagram.com/p/pF7tJmEeA6/• Myth 9

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h0z-m2dSdJI/UcXewgBTDhI/AAAAAAAAEDw/qbHoR_YStKo/s1600/PortlandSt2.JPG

• Myth 15: Amsterdam Cycle Chichttp://amsterdamcyclechic.wordpress.com/tag/lady-on-a-bike/

• Slide, 1,2 ,3 Ottawa velo vogue: http://ottawavelovogue.com

Olena Russell & Susan Stokhof

CARS ARE SO YESTERDAYwww.LeVéloVictoria.co