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http://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/cold-snaps-icy-roads-fail-to-deter-winter-cyclists
Cold snaps, icy roads fail to deter winter cyclists
With extreme weather warnings and icy roads, winter is the time to put Edmonton’s bike lanes to the test.
Chris Nelson, the Edmonton Weather Nerdery blogger, said a typical Edmonton winter, ranging from November to February, will have only 20 days that are -20 C or below, and 50 to 60 days with temperatures above freezing.
Daily high temperatures in Edmonton for the December from 1998-2017. Data collected from Environment Canada.CHRIS NELSON / EDMONTON WEATHER NERDERY
Most cyclists will bike during those cold snaps without a problem. To date, 1,100 cyclists are biking this winter, according to Anna Ho, director of Paths for People.
“I think that is substantial for a city that is still growing and learning about biking infrastructure,” she said.
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Dave Sutherland, 38, has been biking in Edmonton for 12 years. His commute takes him from Holyrood, just west of 75 Street, through the river valley. He arrives at his downtown workplace in 25 minutes on winter days.
During cold snaps, the only problem he faces is foggy glasses.
For the past year, he has been attending the 7 a.m. Friday morning coffee at Ezio Faraone Park where commuters gather to talk about infrastructure, politics or random events.
“We formed a little community of people that are passionate about making Edmonton a better place. It’s tight-knit and we all look out for each other.”
http://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/cold-snaps-icy-roads-fail-to-deter-winter-cyclists