Cycling

Cycling

added section Mode choice

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Bikes can also be heavily customized, with different seat designs and handle bars, for example. [[Bicycle gearing|Gears]] can also be customized to better suit the rider's strength in relation to the terrain.
Bikes can also be heavily customized, with different seat designs and handle bars, for example. [[Bicycle gearing|Gears]] can also be customized to better suit the rider's strength in relation to the terrain.

==Mode choice==
Whether to cycle or use other modes of transportation relate to many factors influencing the [[mode choice]] decision for each trip. These include cycling infrastructure including surface, urban road space allocation,{{cite journal |last1=Freitas |first1=Lucas |title=Mode-choice modelling of a sustainable mobility transition considering different bicycle types |journal=Transportation Research Part A |date=2025 |doi=10.1016/j.tra.2025.104628}} perceived traffic safety, weather and climate, personal fitness, motivation and situation, route type including length and steepness, and the [[Bicycle_performance|physical performance]] of the vehicle used.


==Skills==
==Skills==