 Topic Name: Getting Back into Biking after moving back to Canada
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on: November 27, 2021, 09:15:13 AM
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GeezedBiker
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« on: November 27, 2021, 09:15:13 AM » |
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So I recently moved back to Canada after living in the Netherlands for a while and am getting back into biking, at possibly the worst time of year in Atlantic Canada (Winter).
I got my eyes on a vintage road bike just for cost ($135 good shape) and eventually plan on doing some touring when the weather roads allow it. I just am wondering as I eventually plan on getting a gravel/touring bike again what are some general rules for biking in Canada/North America? Seeing as the Netherlands has quite good Bike/Cycle infrastructure it's quite clear cut, however here I find it's less.
Thanks!
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Topic Name: Getting Back into Biking after moving back to Canada
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Reply #1 on: November 27, 2021, 12:48:47 PM
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Veets
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« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2021, 12:48:47 PM » |
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More detail on what you mean by rules?
We ride on the right side of the road, but I suspect that you have something else on your mind?
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Topic Name: Getting Back into Biking after moving back to Canada
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Reply #2 on: December 03, 2021, 07:47:48 AM
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GeezedBiker
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« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2021, 07:47:48 AM » |
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Hey! Sorry for the late reply, been busy with work. Perhaps rules wasn't the best term, maybe things like things to keep in mind? I find the cycling here is much different seeing as it's not as "normal" in these parts.
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Topic Name: Getting Back into Biking after moving back to Canada
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Reply #3 on: December 04, 2021, 06:25:50 PM
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Veets
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« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2021, 06:25:50 PM » |
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Super defensive riding, in my opinion. Don't ever assume a driver sees you when you're on the road. I never enter an intersection on the right side of a car - if I can't slip ahead, I slip behind.
Otherwise, for off-road I'm not sure things would be much different for biking. Maybe marked less than where you've been.
As for camping, I can't compare CA to NL.
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