Growing up on the Norwegian country side. We walked or went by bike in the summer. In the winter we went by ski or "spark" [1]. I remember on Saturday's we were allowed to go to the closest grocery store for candy. This was 4 km away. The trip took me and my sister one hour each way. We were 6 and 8 years old by the time.
From the age of 9 I went by bike to school each day. I loved riding that bike — such a freedom. I never thought about those 14 km back and forth[2]. From and to school was just about getting there. After school involved more activities.
Currently I reside on one of the most bicycle friendly cities in the world. Approximately 40% use their bike to work in Copenhagen. I always use my bike when I can. During the summer we sometimes bike around the isle of Amager. It's 42 KM all the way around, but the trip takes you through so many different scenes of nature.
To me, getting around by foot or bike, is freedom. It's the only way I know. I can drive a traktor, but have never driven a car.
From the age of 9 I went by bike to school each day. I loved riding that bike — such a freedom. I never thought about those 14 km back and forth[2]. From and to school was just about getting there. After school involved more activities.
Currently I reside on one of the most bicycle friendly cities in the world. Approximately 40% use their bike to work in Copenhagen. I always use my bike when I can. During the summer we sometimes bike around the isle of Amager. It's 42 KM all the way around, but the trip takes you through so many different scenes of nature.
To me, getting around by foot or bike, is freedom. It's the only way I know. I can drive a traktor, but have never driven a car.
[1] http://g.api.no/obscura/pub/978x1200r/04135/1326712053000_Sp... [2] http://g.co/maps/nck6s [3] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Porsche_Traktor_Diesel_Sup...