New report from one woman’s mission to make the world more bike-friendly

The future of cities is female... As cities around the world face mounting crises - climate change, traffic congestion and growing inequity - the need for bold, people-first solutions has never been greater. Enter the women leading the charge. In Women Changing Cities, Melissa and Chris Bruntlett highlight the groundbreaking work of female mayors, planners, … Continue reading New report from one woman’s mission to make the world more bike-friendly →

How to minimise environmental impact when scrapping e-bikes

Yvonne Ryan, Associate Professor in Environmental Science, University of Limerick writes on The Conversation website on the need to focus on making e-bikes last longer and use less resources. E-bikes are becoming e-waste – here’s how to reduce the environmental cost Electric e-bikes make cycling easier, faster and more accessible. They are already playing … Continue reading How to minimise environmental impact when scrapping e-bikes →

Cycling can have real impact in our race to zero emissions

According to Christian Brand, Associate Professor in Transport, Energy & Environment, Transport Studies Unit, University of Oxford, in an article on The Conversation website, focusing solely on electric vehicles is slowing down the race to zero emissions. In new research, colleagues and I reveal that people who walk or cycle have lower carbon footprints from … Continue reading Cycling can have real impact in our race to zero emissions →

Why the benefits of cycling matter

In an article on The Conversation website, Kévin Jean, Maître de conférences en épidémiologie, Conservatoire national des arts et métiers (CNAM) ; Audrey de Nazelle, Senior lecturer, Imperial College London ; Marion Leroutier, Postdoc Fellow, Institute for Fiscal Studies ; and Philippe Quirion, Directeur de recherche, économie, Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS) discuss the benefits of … Continue reading Why the benefits of cycling matter →

The health benefits of cycling

A study has shown that cycling is a good way to prevent chronic diseases and lower premature mortality, with substantial savings for public health insurance budgets and communities. Sandrine Cabut discusses the study in an article on the Le Monde website. Cycling, a cheap and effective medicine Ten thousand steps and counting: Could bicycle … Continue reading The health benefits of cycling →

France is the second most popular destination for cycling tourism, only behind Germany

In recent years, the number of bicycle touring routes and services has risen sharply, making France the second most popular destination for cycling tourism. Marjorie Cessac discusses the popularity in an article on the Le Monde website. The popularity of cycling vacations continues unabated From his bar, he watches them go by: Honed athletes, … Continue reading France is the second most popular destination for cycling tourism, only behind Germany →

The Netherlands is facing a surprising threat: souped-up electric bikes

Senay Boztas writes on The Guardian website about a big menace facing Amsterdam, souped-up electric bikes. As many say, the bike situation is definitely unsafe. Have you experienced this problem? Amsterdam calls for crackdown on menace of souped-up e-bikes Debby Nieberg was cycling home from the dentist last October, when she was knocked to … Continue reading The Netherlands is facing a surprising threat: souped-up electric bikes →

Being trapped in transport poverty

Study finds drivers in the UK are spending up to a fifth of pre-tax income on running a car as lack of infrastructure deters people from cycling. Peter Walker discusses in an article on The Guardian website. Is the situation in your country the same as in Britain? ‘Entrenched car culture’ leaves millions of … Continue reading Being trapped in transport poverty →

Have you switched to an electric bike or have you remained with a conventional one?

Sandrine Cabut discusses on the Le Monde website about the benefits from electric or conventional bikes. According to a German study, conventional cyclists spend more time in the saddle and practice at a higher intensity than users of electric-assist models. What are your views? Electric or conventional bicycle: What is best for our health? … Continue reading Have you switched to an electric bike or have you remained with a conventional one? →

Over recent years, Paris has implemented an array of measures to prioritize pedestrians, cyclists and transit while bringing car use screeching to a halt

The share of journeys made by car in the city has fallen by nearly half, and the trend is only accelerating. Peter Yeung discusses the trend in Paris in an article on the Reasons to be Cheerful website. Cars Are Vanishing from Paris Bright parasols, wooden sun loungers and expanses of golden sand suddenly … Continue reading Over recent years, Paris has implemented an array of measures to prioritize pedestrians, cyclists and transit while bringing car use screeching to a halt →