New Years Eve is the same day as “Old Year’s Day” as it is called in the Netherlands. The name says a lot about the point of view, do we have to look back, or shall we look forward? As my bicycles don’t have mirrors (well, my recumbent has one, but I only ride it twice per year), I prefer to look forward. So, I am looking forward and excited about what we will have for cycling in 2018!
Wow, what a thrilling week! So many cycling friends gathered for one week in the best cycling country of the world. Still a bit fuzzy and impressed by the super organization, the best meetings and great cycling and dance fun, it is hard to draw final conclusions of the conference. Was it the pure joy of sharing the best examples of happy cities and happy people? Was it the the hand over of the EU cycling strategy? Hard to say. On the other hand there are some take-aways for the Netherlands that we can count already as the legacy of Velo-City. Continue reading
As Mark Wagenbuur stated in his latest blogpost, the excursion season is in full swing in the Netherlands. We receive nummerous requests for tours in our cycling cities to get inspiration and learn from best practices. Apart from the pre- and postprogram of Velo-City, people want to see cities in personalized tours. They have read on the internet and want to experience the world class cycling infrastructure to to bring inspiration back home and tight bonds with Dutch experts. And, I received some requests from people who want to see the city on their own. In this blogpost I will show you my personal picks on the highlights of Utrecht. Continue reading
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Schrijvende sociaal geograaf in Utrecht | mobiliteit en ruimte | fiets | sociale media | Overvecht
Is the UK ready for a more Continental cycling culture? I think so...
The Bicycle Moves Me
Grote en kleine inspiratie uit het gelukkigste land. Van smørrebrød tot windenergie.
A blog by Gehl Architects
Zonder dwarsliggers rijden er geen treinen
de overheid in een nieuwe rol
change from within - by cycling
Cargobiking my way through life's maze
Inspired by Copenhagen Cycle Chic
Well it should be, shouldn't it?
Follow the worldwide presentation and application of Dutch cycling expertise- inspiring those who want to promote, develop and design high quality bicycle infrastructure.
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A better way for Dublin to trial ideas at city and local level. Quicker, cheaper, reversible trials 'on the street' for early discussion and evaluation. [Initiated as a Dublin City Council part-time innovation time project.]
