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Ignore the guy blocking the handicap parking, but you can tell that Costo hates cyclists. (find those well-planned bike racks) (lemmy.ca)

submitted 2 weeks ago by Showroom7561@lemmy.ca to c/bicycling@lemmy.world

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What's maddening is that the area surrounding this new store is among the best for dedicated bike paths in the city.

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[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 15 points 2 weeks ago

Why would someone choose to bike to Costco

Are there people who do not purchase a carload of goods when they go?

For starters, Costco has a pharmacy, optical and hearing aid departments, as well as a bakery, among other services. None of these require a large SUV or even a small car for.

Second, you don't have to buy a carload of stuff from costo, and even a basic cargo bike or bike trailer or panniers can get you a ton of products. Most shoppers won't be filling more than one cart.

The point is, they have a bike rack, which currently serves no purpose the way it's been installed. This low effort doesn't benefit them or their non-car customers.

Fwiw 😉:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2BPPhnsaP8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTThQoOKJAs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDxjLaD2kIQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc0_zc4xHUk