This has been the wettest 7 months in ages here in the pacific northwest. There are a few die-hard cyclists out though.
I've often thought about something like this for my around town type errands.
I've often thought about something like this for my around town type errands.
People are also extremely crafty about carrying all sorts of improbable objects (I saw a dining table once!) in a way that wouldn't be out of place in Indonesia. It's very refreshing to see some 3rd world ingenuity in the 1st world.
For reasonable speeds, like that of a city bike in high gear, an aerodynamic umbrella works plenty well:
I find it easier to carry heavy objects while cycling than while walking, because the upper body can be much more stable, less bobbing. The speed difference is negligible though, because you really don't want to outrun your severely encumbered braking.
In all seriousness, an eBike lets me get anywhere I need to in 20 minutes or so. As long as I wear a rain coat, only the front of my trousers get wet.
My bike has mudguards and panniers. I've gone with the Ortlieb classic panniers as they 'roll' at the top. Between two I can get one layer of a large supermarket trolleys worth of goods into them. Although the last minute pack of 9 loo rolls was more of a challenge but because the tops unroll you can just wedge them in.
It's very 'sensible' practical bike aimed squarely at the function of 'living without a car in a city'.
I live in Copenhagen.
(I haven't seen any e-mopeds here, only petrol ones.)
However the key is that cycle paths are legally off limits to mopeds (in the UK).
You'll also find parking a lot easier with a eBike.
It doesn't really increase the likelihood of killing cyclists but it does lower the likelihood of killing moped riders who are typically younger people
So you're saying you're Norwegian?
The trick is ample light colored linen clothing that covers as much skin as possible. It might seem counter intuitive to cover your whole arms and legs, but linen is actually very good at evaporating your sweat and keeping you cool while protecting you from the sun.