Cycling: Norway's Answer to Steep Hills

Norway's Answer to Steep Hills

(No, it's not a polka dot jersey)

It's the Trampe, in Trondheim, Norway--a bicycle "lift" that helps cyclists conquer Brubakken Hill. Before you laugh, keep in mind that in Norway, the definition of "steep hill" can be as much as 20% grade. Using the electric-powered Trampe, cyclists hitch a 130m ride up the hill at a whopping pace of 2m/second--not bad at all.

You can read about it on the official web site, read the Wikipedia article, or view this YouTube video:




Enjoy!

SF Mosaics - Mission Creek

Mission Creek Mosaic Mural - Mosaic design and fabrication by Lillian Sizemore and Laurel True

Mural funded by the Potrero Nuevo Fund, administered by New Langton Arts. The mural is located at the site of the 1860s bridge, and is one of a series of environmental educational markers along the historic Mission Creek right-of-way, produced by the Madrina Group.

-Madrina Group Projects

The True Mosaics Studio, Laurel True's website, has additional photos.