Lebowski said:
In the rain many people cycle with umbrellas in one hand....
I can see that, at least for light to moderate rain without wind. I'm really interested in how the average family there handles bikes as primary transport when the weather makes cycling suck.
Also, what about the kids? eg At what age do they start having transportation independence, biking to school and wherever else?
I'm lucky in that my office is home and rain is typically afternoons only when it's wet, so I just don't go out. Because it is predictable during rainy season most pack their banking, shopping, etc into the morning. While there are lots of cars, I'm not sure the majority of households own a car, and if they do it's generally 1 car. Bike aren't uncommon, but it's a small percentage. Walking and an extensive bus system is how those without cars get around. I believe in large part that's due to the mountainous terrain, because bikes are more common in the flat areas near the coasts. Scooters and moto's are quite common, but ebikes are a so much better answer, especially family bikes like bak fiets and other cargo/multi-person carriers.
(as 12km with lots of rain, you get wet down to your underwear)
