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2024: The year women are allowed to compete in the Red Bull Rampage... Following my post a few days ago recognising surfer Vahine Fierro’s historic win at the 2024 Tahiti Pro, an event women were not allowed to compete in until 2021. Red Bull have just announced that this year, 2024, will be the first time women will compete in the Rampage, one of the most challenging and prestigious events in free ride mountain biking. For years, Red Bull Rampage has been a men-only event. Now, with the introduction of a women’s category, female athletes will have the opportunity to showcase their incredible skills and bravery on the same massive and technical courses that have defined Rampage for over two decades. This announcement comes with mixed feelings. Clearly, it's incredible to hear that women now have the platform to compete in one of the world most technical mountain biking events. However, it comes with frustration that it's 2024 when this is happening. For an event that has been run by one of the world biggest brands for 20 years. #WomenInSports #RedBullRampage #BreakingBarriers #ExtremeSports

Today is the day! The @PeopleForBikes 2024 City Ratings are here, and one NWA city has just hit the milestone number of 50. "Once you've hit 50, your city probably has a pretty good low-stress bike network," said Martina Haggerty, the senior director of local innovation at PeopleForBikes. "[That's] not to say that there aren't still improvements to be made [but it] probably means that more people are riding bikes in those communities because they feel safe and comfortable. And when more people start riding bikes, those people tend to become advocates for better bike infrastructure and for pro-bike policies, which, [in turn,] will get more people riding." Want to see which NWA town scored 50 on the ratings scale? Head to https://lnkd.in/dTQUmKw to find out.

🏔️⛷️ Get ready for a topographic tour like no other at Breakenridge Ski Resort! Dive deep into decades of dynamic landscape shifts with our interactive 'Spot Compare' tool. It's not just skiing – it's a journey through the resort's evolving terrain. Breakenridge: A Tale of Two Topographies Imagine seeing the hidden stories beneath the snow! Compare topographic maps from different times and witness the natural forces sculpting Breakenridge's famous slopes. It's a fascinating glimpse into how your favorite ski runs have been shaped by nature. Uncover the Evolution of Every Trail From gentle slopes to daring drops, our tool lets you track the transformation of Breakenridge. See the past and present topography side-by-side, and experience the resort's history from a whole new angle. So grab your ski gear and your curiosity! Breakenridge isn't just about the thrill of the descent; it's about discovering the secrets of the mountains.

📣 Our September blog post is a must read story about South Park's bike trails! This special post, written by Jonathan Kersting, shares the beautiful connection he has to biking in the parks. https://lnkd.in/ee87gSiE

Hartelijk welkom in Zwitserland It is a great pleasure for me to make a short input for the delegation of the Dutch Cycling Embassy at the reception of Ambassador Karin Mössenlechner, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Switzerland. Switzerland is ready for the cycling turnaround - or #Velowende as we call it.  I know from my own experience that the Netherlands can provide a lot of inspiration for this. - But we also need to realise that we are still talking about very different things when it comes to cycling:  In the Netherlands, cycling is a distinctly social activity that doesn't require a fluorescent waistcoat or helmet and that everyone from young to old and of all abilities can do.  In Switzerland, cycling is (still) a highly individualised activity for which you need to be fit, capable and attentive. Here, cyclists are responsible for their own safety - often in the middle of motorised traffic. In the Netherlands, the infrastructure is responsible for cyclists' safety. The result is a free choice of transport that offers a truly equal choice. People in the Netherlands don't just cycle in everyday life because they have to, but because it's the nicest way to move from A to B. Switzerland would therefore do well to learn from the successes and mistakes of the Netherlands, so that change can happen more quickly here:  - Infrastructure for all age groups and abilities - For a railway nation like Switzerland: Bikes are perfect for the first/last mile in combination with public transport for longer journeys - Car normality should be countered by bicycle normality. Isn't it just as normal to cycle as it is to be stuck in a traffic jam? I am very much looking forward to the exchange. Saskia Harthoorn Anita van Rozen Elke Schimmel Emma Stubbe

Cofference about health and active transportation/cycling and why both sectors should work together! would you like to learn learn more? don't miss Velo-city conference

📅 09.10.2024 | Let’s get moving! Advancing safe active mobility for a healthier and more sustainable future. Cristina Pinto Dias, Secretary of State for Mobility, will represent Portugal at the Bonn Dialogue, hosted by the WHO Regional Office for Europe, in a panel discussing European and national policies to enhance active mobility. This is a fantastic opportunity to share insights on making walking and cycling safe and viable options in our cities. Join and learn how we can collectively promote active mobility in the WHO European Region! #ActiveMobility #ENMA #GPMA

Make sure to dust off the old bicycle and go for at least one ride during the month of February to not only show your support for cycling as a possible alternative form of transport and exercise, but also to put yourself in the running for some fabulous prizes. Make sure to ad mee as your encourager of you do log a ride on the Love to Ride website or an even easier option is to add Strava as an App to your phone and track your rides which will then be automatically be added to Love to Ride when you register your Strava with Love to Ride.

Uniform Standards for Mountain Biking in Austria During the IMBA Europe Summit, the keynote "4 pillars of a MTB strategy for Austria" highlighted that uniform standards are essential for fostering and unifying the development of mountain biking across Austria. This pillar, "Standards", aims to simplify and make transparent the processes of contract negotiations, classifications, and signage for all stakeholders. Integration of strategic concepts for land use planning: A key part of our strategy includes a well-thought-out concept for land use planning, aligning recreational use with ecological and climatic conditions. Opening hours and usage rights are coordinated in close collaboration with local stakeholders to ensure nature conservation and meet the needs of mountain bikers. Partnerships to promote research and development: We are establishing active partnerships with universities and colleges of applied sciences, as well as other stakeholders, to initiate necessary studies in the DACH region. These collaborations are crucial for supporting data-driven decisions and sustainably improving our infrastructure. These measures form the foundation to proactively shape mountain biking in Austria, creating optimal conditions for both the mountain biking community and the environment. #mtbkongress #thinknature #sustainableMTB #IMBAEurope #MTBAdvocacy

Discover the #transtat Living Labs: Kranjska Gora is located in the northwestern part of Slovenia, close to the Austrian and Italian borders, in the Julian Alps of Upper Carniola. The ski resort includes 14 ski lifts, 20 km of slopes for skiing and snowboarding and 40 km of cross-country skiing tracks. Sem Franci Petek, manager of the Planica Nordic Centre, talks about the added values brought by the stakeholder involvement process and the identified best practices, after one year of TranStat project and after the second international workshop held in Valmalenco! Interreg Alpine Space EUSALP INRAE UNIMONT (Università della Montagna) - Università degli Studi di Milano Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften alpS GmbH ecoplus. Niederösterreichs Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH Université Grenoble Alpes Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regione Lombardia University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons ZRC SAZU – Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts Razvojna agencija Zgornje Gorenjske #climatechange #SustainableTransition #sustainabletourism #alpinespace #Interreg