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“Traditional” bike rides to the west of Espoo

§ June 8th, 2008 § Filed under Cycling § 1 Comment

I have a number of favorite ride routes. Most of them are to the west from Helsinki area, as I live almost on the western border of Espoo. Recently I’ve refreshed two especially beautiful, probably “classic” treks: Hanko and Lohjanjärvi.

First was Hanko. Espoo-Hanko distance is 110 km by an arrow-straight, relatively flat, moderately loaded road. Last 35 kilometers are especially flat and especially nice; the path is cut through very clear and dry pine forest. The area was a battlefield two times in the history. About 20 km to Hanko you can turn for a cup of coffee into a military museum. § Read the rest of this entry…

Know Finnish bicycle-related traffic rules

§ June 4th, 2008 § Filed under Cycling § No Comments

I’m writing this from Helsinki cyclist’s viewpoint.

Do you know the Finnish traffic regulations applicable to bicycles? When you are obliged to yield to a car by the rules, and when to do this only if you see that you’d be ridden over otherwise?

The best thing is to read the source, but to get the feeling, you may answer 9 test questions for car drivers. Only a beginning knowledge of Finnish is required.

Answer 9 questions § Read the rest of this entry…