But Norway is a very extreme case. By law the bikers do not carry any responsibilities, which in term is carried over completely on the drivers.
That gives bikers a false sense of security while it ruins drivers lives.
Norway is inherintley a terrible country for biking. There are 8 months of terrible weather, 3 of those months are pitch black night with virtually no sunlight.
The infrastructure for biking is terrible, and the rules make it even worse.
Norway is a very special case.
Edit: Helmet, hi visibility vest and reflex lights are the only requirement there is for a biker in Norway.
Also some places there are pedestrian and bike lanes, but most bikers still choose to bike on the road because it is faster
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I wonder if it is just because of the fact that Norway has mountains. The risk of going to fast downhill, plus gravel is an issue without any risks of cars.
When living in Norway I remember that this was an issue even on a place where there was a separated cycle path. Which why going down hill to the train station it was with helmet and back up it was without.
When living in the Netherlands, I never felt that the road itself was dangerous like it was in Norway.
The infrastructure for biking is terrible, and the rules make it even worse.
Norway is a very special case.
Edit: Helmet, hi visibility vest and reflex lights are the only requirement there is for a biker in Norway.
Also some places there are pedestrian and bike lanes, but most bikers still choose to bike on the road because it is faster ..