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05-20-14 | 06:39 AM

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cyccommute

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Originally Posted by CrankyOne

Not sure I agree. I've lived all over and in numerous extremes. You can dress for the cold, you cannot avoid heat and humidity. I find it easier to ride in 0f in MN than 105f/95% in AL. That said, I won't ride more than about a mile if it's below -10 or -15f.

I agree though that southern states have many more mild days per year than northern states.

Either way, most states should be able to do 15-20% modal share bicycling if they develop better Dutch style facilities.

Hot weather riding doesn't require dealing with snow and ice. While asphalt can get a little soft when hot, it's not likely to cause a crash. Heat can cause injury and death but cold can do the same much more quickly.

Nope, cold is worse.

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