Summary of Why isn't cycling normal in London?

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In this YouTube video, the presenter discusses the reasons why cycling is not normal in London, and compares it to other European cities. They cite historical reasons for the difference, and highlight the importance of recent decisions by Mayor Ken Livingstone to try and make cycling more normal in the city. They finish by noting that it will be a long process, but that it is possible to make cycling more normal in London.

• 00:00:00 This YouTube video discusses why cycling is not normal in London, and compares it to cycling in other European cities. The video cites historical reasons for the difference between cycling in London and other cities, and highlights the importance of Mayor Ken Livingstone's decision to implement a bike hire scheme. The video finishes by noting that it will be a long process to make cycling normal in London, but it is possible.
• 00:05:00 In 2010, London introduced Boris Bikes, which were heavy and conspicuous bikes that cost a small fee to hire. However, the scheme was not popular and was given a misleading but memorable nickname, "Boris Bikes." The Cycle Superhighways, which were designed to make cycling on London's streets safer, were met with mixed reviews. Some people complained that the blue paint on the bikes was not protective enough, while new and confident cyclists were lulled into a false sense of security. The success of the Cycle Superhighways has led to London implementing more cycling-friendly policies, such as Torrington Place being closed to cars westbound and Bank junction being buses and bikes only on weekdays. Camden are also filling their streets with armadillos.