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‘This doesn’t make sense. How much shopping can you really carry on a bicycle?’
(www.brisbanetimes.com.au)
this post was submitted on 18 May 2024
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I've lived in Brisbane. The humidity in summer is insanity levels. I feel people miss this crucial aspect, when talking about cities in areas as humid, and hot as Brisbane.
Luckily the summers will be a lot cooler, if everybody and their cousin only use their car for every inch they move out of their homes.
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I do get your point. And, I love my bike. I've ridden EVERY street in my town. Every.
But, reality is reality. Ib remember a Brisbane summer that was so humid I decided to get to work REALLY early, so I could beat the heat. 7:30am walking from the bus stop to the office. About 1km walk. By the time I got there my shirt was stuck to me.
Now, that's a hot year, and it's not always that bad, but it shows how serious the heat can be there.
eBikes are a godsend for that kind of heat. But, they're not cheap. People are financially stressed, and already have cars.
It's a hard sell.