Cycling in Malmö (Sweden)

[@PasscodeAdvance]

Country: *Has a city with cycle tracks* BicycleDutch: *The Council Will Decide Your Fate*

[@Aprill264]

I never knew Malmo was so great for cycling, as a Dutchman it looks like something I'd find here, and this city is considerably better for cycling than Copenhagen, despite Copenhagen often being called one of the best cities for cycling outside of the Netherlands

[@MarcoRoepers]

You clearly prefer Malmö above Copenhagen as cycling city

[@Yasharvl]

Obviously, Malmö is better suited for cycling!

[@OntarioTrafficMan]

When I visited Malmö after being in Copenhagen I definitely felt Malmö to be better for cycling, but I was often disappointed by the width of their two-way cycle paths and the lack of conflict-resolution at intersections. There were often 2.5-metre two-way cycle paths on both side of the street, with no dedicated left turn signal for traffic across the path, and inadequate waiting area for cars to do the crossing in two stages. Many of these paths fall short as two-way paths, but would make really excellent one-way paths.

[@Jerbod2]

Oh wow, didn't realize it was worthy of the Dutch... pleasantly surprised really.

[@Cl0ckcl0ck]

Seems it just takes 1 person with power to say: "Looks good, seems to work, lets just copy 95% of it and don't waste time experimenting for ourselves." :)

[@autohmae]

"it felt like coming home." Yes, as a fellow Dutchy, it definitely all looks amazingly familiar. Can you please do an interview with the people who design it ? would love to know how they came to their decisions, because if they independently came to the same conclusions as in the Netherlands that would surprising and very cool.

[@BicycleDutch]

See the blog post. I did talk to locals. :-)

[@autohmae]

@@BicycleDutch thanks ! Also, I could be wrong, but I think you did not mention it (I see a lot of foreign people talk about it on your Dutch city videos): no helmets.

[@BicycleDutch]

I usually do not mention what you do not see in the video. There is already so much to explain about what you do see. ;-)

[@autohmae]

@@BicycleDutch Man, that hotel/apartment in the blog is very interesting. Having 0 parking is a bit over done maybe, but very interesting that it exists. Had never considered something like that.

[@markuselias6017]

Impressive! Great video. Being a Dutchie in Stockholm, I think Stockholm still has a long way to go compared to Malmö. There are very few bike lanes, facilities and services. Based on this video, Malmö looks a lot like Dutch cities.

[@Arjay404]

Now this is more like it, if it wasn't for the lack of red bicycle paths, I could easily think this was in the Netherlands. This is much better than what was shown in the Copenhagen video. I really like the names of cross street when going in a underpass, really helps with navigating I think. The only thing I didn't like was that it seemed like the outside bike parking was right up to the wall and too close to the entrance of that station.

[@kansopgod]

Looks very similar to what we have here in the Netherlands: haaientanden (shark teeth), raised crossings, underground crossing (1:53 looks even like a Vinex neighbourhood), that train station parking is all most a copy with those departure screens and double decker racks.

[@reynoutdecourt7983]

From New Zealand with love! This video covers almost all aspects of cycling and infrastructure for it. I have seen almost every video on cycling and this one is in the top 5. Congratulations!

[@C0deH0wler]

Auckland?

[@reynoutdecourt7983]

Auckland?! Yes! Why?!

[@aqu32]

I feel sorry for your mandatory helmets. This is a very harmful law for the cycling community. Any chance of changing this law soon?

[@Thyaggo.Maciel]

Very nice bike tour, have a a blessed week my friend! 💚✨

[@woutervanr]

The first thing I noticed was that they don't use a different colour to indicate the cycle lane. That would be a big improvement I think.

[@rohemoriyama]

True, but I think it's better to spend money on building new bikes lanes than wasting it on paint

[@woutervanr]

@@rohemoriyama Why not both at the same time? Use red asphalt for all new paths (just like they do in NL).

[@tjuepptja9808]

Wouter vanR in Malmö they tried to paint some intersections in yellow/blue around 10 years ago, but seems like there was no point in it.

[@hendrikdependrik1891]

@@rohemoriyama ...or very sustainable pigment like the Dutch do.

[@jackgibbons6013]

@@rohemoriyama the Dutch don’t use paint, that way it’s no maintenance or wearing out. It’s a pigment in the asphalt itself that fades slightly but nothing compared to surface paint

[@roidroid]

3:53 That huge 4-wheeled cargo bike is neat, it seems to go faster than you'd expect, probably due to it being a recumbent bike. The height of the cargo box makes you highly visible to cars & pedestrians (fixing _that_ common problem with recumbent bikes), and the box's width ensures that nearby cars will remember to give you space - but doesn't actually add any extra width to the bike (it's all in the mind 😉). I wonder if businesses would be interested in using these on-site, as an alternative to small combustion tractors for moving product around internally. edit: If it doesn't have one - they'd probably want to add a reverse gear. Having that high front-bumper on there is already pretty good, as it reduces the tripping-hazard risk from the pedals.

[@erotsstore]

Checka out this video for more info on that particular cargo bike: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roqYY6hrm6ajZqs

[@howsoever]

The two-way cycle paths could be wider and have better marking, though.

[@TV1862Dillingen]

As a German, I am jealous. How do you convince people that this is what transportation should look like?

[@autohmae]

See the blog post in the description.

[@chriss665]

Yes very similar situation to here in the UK I am also very jealous of a country that is so organised as regards cycling the situation here in the UK is absolutely appalling

[@nikouk4513]

Could you test Strasbourg's infrastructure another time, it would be really interesting to see how you find French "bike friendly" cities.

[@Vegan_Touring_Cyclist]

I have been there. It is a very nice city. I almost moved to there, but my wife didn't want to in the end. Oh and you mised the cycle road on the coast, it is very nice too, and you can find many public spaces there to.

[@majorskies7091]

I do hope you'll come back to London one day. We've changed things up here :) That being sad. I am jelous. I had no clue Sweden would have such AN AMAZING cycle infastructure. Gosh the UK sucks.

[@erotsstore]

Let's just say it varies from city to city here in Sweden. Actually it can vary quite a bit between various parts of the same city :)

[@Dark__Thoughts]

As a German I am also incredibly jealous of our neighbors. Even their worst bike infrastructure seems to be so far ahead compared to what we have here.

[@keremmoral6913]

Really very very good.Even,the.most important things are respect in traffic and clean ways.Best wishes from Izmit /Turkey .

[@worldtravelimagesnet]

I live in Malmö, it is really good for cycling since it is so flat and all bikelanes. 20 years ago there wasnt that many. Accidents happrn unfortunately. A Swedish city that probably has even more cyklists is Lund!

[@Esiassweden]

personally i feel like some areas in malmö like mariedalsvägen and bellevuevägen doesnt have adequate cycle tracks

[@C0deH0wler]

Lol, 2:09. Making fun of Copenhagen tar blobs, aye? :D

[@Yasharvl]

wow! it was way better than what I've imagined! So close to standards of Dutch cities and better than Copenhagen!

[@roidroid]

I would go from shop to shop until i found a proper Swedish bikehorn that goes *BørkBørk!*

[@BicyclesMayUseFullLane]

That's Danish.

[@roidroid]

In the German version of The Muppet Show, the chef is indeed Danish. But in the original English version he's the "Swedish Chef". Swedes however, think that the Chef's gibberish (in the original English version) sounds more like Norwegian than anything. ah the complexities of Børk. ps: Although i grew up watching The Muppets... i must admit that it is _Regular Ordinary Swedish Meal Time_ that will forever remain my mental image of true Swedish Chefs.

[@Zoza15]

Not bad Sweden in fact its very much amazing what you have there, it almost looks Dutch..

[@rohemoriyama]

If there is no bike lanes can you ride on the road?

[@erotsstore]

Yes. It's completely legal to do that. (of course with exceptions like highways) As of 2018-08-01 a change of the traffic law came into force and now the cyclist have the right to ride on the main carriageway even when there is a segregated bike lane. If the speed limit is 50 km/h or less.

[@tjuepptja9808]

Ro why not?

[@michal2708]

I am jealous of your cycling network. Please come to Poland - compare and comment.

[@KEIO-qd1zx]

Come cycling to Italy. The video will be shorter than this for the entire nation

[@lawrence18uk]

:-(

[@Xerdoz]

Visiting Malmö and getting out alive. You're braver than I am.

[@DougGrinbergs]

0:47 double-articulating bus - wow! www.vanhool.be/en/news/van-hool-delivers-first-hybrid-tram-bus-to-malmoe

[@qedqubit]

cool; that thing looks awesome !

[@Warkid1993]

Please do a video on cycling in orlando 🙃

[@reynoutdecourt7983]

Why did Bicycle Dutch not comment on the biggest problem; no continuous red cycle paths?!!!!

[@2500dozo]

Why would they, if it works it works. People look safe and happy so why change. (Plse dont pound yourself on your chest only because it s dutch!!) Bescheidenheid zou je sieren

[@enesstar4623]

but my bike got stolen XD

[@meskisz]

Have you visited Malmo's No-Go zones?

[@boxman888]

The so called no go zones you speak of are literally in the video at a couple times .. looks like he did go and didnt even notice.. huh weird.

[@elnicedude559]

That DHL dude😂

[@Beatles5]

Welcome Holland! Here in Stockholm there are cycleway almost everywhere but they can't be compared with Holland!! Ours are often narrow and in a very bad condition! Sometimes they end suddenly out to the car highway.... Suspension is necessary. I have also an expensive seat post suspension www.cirruscycles.com

[@fam.vanveen3026]

Too bad that there are lots of parts in Malmö where it is not safe to cycle. Not because of a lack of safe cycling infrastructure but because of a lack of safe social structure (SD vs migrants)...

[@chegl2]

Having lived in those parts of Malmö that you're refering to, I can definitely say that it is still safe to cycle there. Also, if you check his other video with his cycle trip through Malmö, he even cycles through one of these areas (@ 4:45 he starts cycling through V Söderkulla ;) ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6HTl2uKZqynipY

[@rohemoriyama]

What do you mean social structures? Are you referring to etiquette?

[@boxman888]

@@rohemoriyama He means to say that he is afraid of foreigners.. he doesnt live in Malmö though, they never do..

[@Snowshowslow]

@@chegl2sorry this is years later, but can I just ask: is it true that you cannot cross the bridge between Malmö and Copenhagen by bike? 😕 I would love to go on a bike tour around there, but if Google Maps has that right that would complicate things...

[@bananmanx4764]

@@Snowshowslow if you still havent figured it out, no you cannot cross by bike. You can take your bike on the train though.