Comments on: Bike City Trondheim

By: P Kay

P Kay — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 21:58:02 +0000

I think the cycling network in Oslo has probably overtaken Trondheim and car calming measures are in full force. The only issue there is negotiating the trams. Personally, I don't find Trondheim a pleasure to cycle due to the extensive suburban sprawl and equal love for the motor car (which is prioritised, despite complaints about restricted parking in Fjordgata). Even the smaller roads have a busy trafficy vibe. In Midtbyen, I'm always struck by how every junction has a bunch of turns and consequently how long it takes to cross major roads as a pedestrian. Miljøpakken are no doubt doing their best to knit the city together, but my experience (after cycling extensively in London) is it requires a lot of dismounting and use of pavements. I've just tried to make sense of the winter network (https://kart.trondheim.kommune.no/map/forsterket_vinterdrift_sykkel/) and some routes don't make sense in the winter due to how steep some hills are. I tend to use back streets and switchbacks. I also find drivers aren't that used to cyclists. I had one driver almost run me over turning at a bridge, even though I was in the cycle trap at the front. It will take a long time in terms of critical mass to get Tronder folk to give up their cars... Yes, the cycle network is there, but to me it's still mostly symbolic.

By: Fabio

Fabio — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 06:46:43 +0000

Hey, David. I have to say that your blog has been a VERY important knowledge base for me !
There’s a fairly good chance I’ll be moving to Trondheim in a few months. I will be taking a management position in a renowned engineering company and by doing so do you think it is acceptable to ride a bike to/from work ? Do people in general see it as normal or is it more of a student / young adult thing ?
I could easily afford a car but in my home country I gave up car owning a long time…

Maybe we could also meet for some beers in the Microbrewery. I’m one of the founders of the biggest homebrewing association in Brazil so beer is a big part of my life…

Have a good one !

By: Paula C. Wilkes

Paula C. Wilkes — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:52:07 +0000

Norway is a very nice country and it’s good to know that the people also love cycling. Thanks for sharing.

By: Lars Erik Sira

Lars Erik Sira — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:36:36 +0000

Cool to read about the cycling fascilities in Trondheim, with a view from abroad. I posted a link to your blog on our facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/SykkelbyenTrondheim Best regards from Miljøpakken