How Weather Affects Biking in Vermont
Posted by Chapin on Jan 19 2012
Tags: Active Lifestyles, Bike Commuting, research, study, Vermont
It comes as no surprise that weather, bad weather in particular, limits Vermonters’ travel by bicycle. A 2011 study from UVM’s Transportation Research Center puts some data behind our assumptions.
Read more on UVM’s website. Thank you to Local Motion Board Member Lisa Aultman-Hall and area cyclist Justine Sears for undertaking this project.
Local Motion is working with many partners to get people more comfortable with biking in more challenging conditions. As we say, there is no bad weather, only bad clothing! The right gear can make riding in the rain, at night or during the colder months safe and fun.
Contact Local Motion staffer Jason VanDriesche to find out more about our employer-based bike commuting clinics or the Safety Gear Coupon incentive. Contact Old Spokes Home for their winter commuting classes.
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on 19 Jan 2012 at 9:15 pm 1.Dave Cain said …
Great study. I know this year I've continued to bike intermittently way beyond when I've biked in previous years. Part of it is the weather part of it is greater confidence. Also having a generator hub/light system helps!