A lesson about bikes

If we did not get how bicycles can make a difference when we were visiting the Rhine areas or when we were in mountainous Karnten in Austria, then it became really clear whilst we were in Parma.

 

 

 

Sure Parma is an old town in a very flat environment but by reducing or eliminating private cars in the city area, then bicycles really come into their own. From professionals through to students, just about everyone was getting around on bikes. Not the latest Trek and no not dressed in lycra keen to go as fast as they could. Simply going about their day and using a bike to get from point to point.

 

Something we possibly had in the 1950s. I recall the purpose built bike parking areas in the main street of Grafton where I grew up. But then the car killed it off and we lost the plot in many ways.

Canberra and Melbourne especially are ideal places for bikes but we really do not get it yet. Meanwhile it was good to see how it can work whilst we were enjoying our break in Parma.