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The cycling revolution in Paris continues: Bicycle use now exceeds car use (english.elpais.com)
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[-] UnfortunateDoorHinge@aussie.zone 43 points 7 months ago

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.

[-] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 8 points 7 months ago

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

[-] FatLegTed@piefed.social 3 points 7 months ago

Fun isn't it?

[-] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

If you’re paid by the hour.

[-] UnfortunateDoorHinge@aussie.zone 2 points 7 months ago

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

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