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I walk to the grocery store most days. It seems to kill several birds with one stone:

- unwind after work

- get exercise

- get outside

- time to think

You would think it would be a lot more popular but it's not. It seems more like there must be something wrong with you if you walk on a daily basis lol. ... societal norms I guess.

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Come back when you are seventy and tell us if you still enjoy cycling with forty pounds of groceries

This entire thread is predicated on building cities for young single men

When you have things at walk distance you don't need to buy 40 pounds of groceries. That's a US suburban problem.

70 year old people are exactly those who already walk to the next shop multiple times a week. You should keep in mind that this article is from Europe. Its walking short distances and even shorter shopping lists.

If all you're getting is dinner that's only a couple pounds tops. But I walk. Cycling wouldn't be difficult at all.

I am not sure you should be driving a car at seventy if you're not able to ride a bike anymore despite a livetime of experience. (and you can get bikes for various disabilities, yes)

Elderly people are often helped the most this type of change. People who can no longer drive can still get around by other means. My grandfather had a tricycle that he rode for many years after he became incapable of driving a car.

My mother is seventy one and rides a cargo tricycle to the supermarket. She can't drive so in an American city she would have to order her groceries, I guess.

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