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Which of these factors do you believe contribute to the cycling apathy in Lagos state? The high cost and scarcity of fuel, along with the usual traffic congestion in Lagos, should prompt the use of cycling as a means of transportation in the state. Cycling is cheap, promotes good health and releases zero emissions. However, cycling culture in the state is abysmal, almost non-existent and merely used as a recreational or sport activity. What caused this cycling apathy in Lagos? Enlighten us, let's know! #CircularLagos #BikeToWork #omoEKWDYT #GreenLagos #SustainableCity #C40

As the world gears down from the Paris Olympics, let's champion the power of cycling not just for sport, but for a greener, healthier future! 🌿 This year's Paris Olympics could be revolutionary, as the city showcases its progress in making cycling much safer and more accessible for all. Under the leadership of Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, around 60km of cycle lanes have been built over the last two years to link all the Olympic event spaces across the city and surrounding region. These strikingly painted pink and green routes, known as olympistes, will guide the 10 million Olympic visitors effortlessly from one venue to another. With 10,000 additional temporary bike parking spaces and 3,000 new Vélib hire bikes, Paris is setting a new standard in cycling infrastructure. Hidalgo calls it a ‘grand celebration of cycling and a catalyst for ecological transition,’ suggesting that these improvements are here to stay, permanently reassigning road space from motor vehicles to cyclists. 🌱 Read more about these exciting changes: https://lnkd.in/eqTa-MgW

🎉 Cycling is on the rise throughout Europe! 𝐅𝐑 Reports by the French association Vélo & Territoires, show a 5% increase in bicycle use in France, both in conventional bicycles and ebike figures compared to 2022! This can be attributed to several reasons such as the increase and enhancement of bicycle infrastructure in major French cities such as Ville de Paris and Ville de Lyon. 🛣 𝐔𝐊 In England, Transport for London figures show a 20% increase in cycling in 2023 compared to 2019. 📈 𝐈𝐓 Cycling figures in Italy are also expected to grow with the development of the Apulian aqueduct in Regione Puglia, expected to be finished by 2026. 🚧 This initiative will add a total of 192km of new cycle routes, partially funded by the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Plan. However, there is still work to be done to further grow cycling and enhance infrastructure, as many routes do not meet safety standards yet. To learn more, see below https://lnkd.in/e-SRw5Bh #CyclingIndustriesEurope #Cycling #EU #Sustainability

The European Cycling Declaration was signed today. A big moment recognising #cycling as a full mode of transport, deserving of the same level of political and financial attention as other transport modes. But it's more than that. It recognises that people ride bikes for leisure, for tourism; there's a big cycling industry in Europe that creates jobs and supports sustainable businesses. It recognises that people of all backgrounds and income levels should have access to bikes, and that cycling should be among the things children learn as they grow up. Read more in our statement 👉 today https://lnkd.in/e8r24hbp Read the declaration for yourself, available in all EU languages 👉 https://lnkd.in/eMnUd2Zf

What San Francisco 🌁 can learn from Oulu about promoting Cycling 🚴♀️ San Francisco and Oulu, Finland, may be vastly different, but there's a lot the Bay Area can learn from Oulu's cycling culture: 1. Prioritize Infrastructure 🛠️ Oulu's extensive and well-maintained bike paths (930km) make cycling safe and convenient. San Francisco can benefit by expanding and maintaining its bike lanes (430km) to enhance accessibility and safety. 2. Foster a Cycling Culture 🚴♀️ 22% of all trips in Oulu vs. 4% in SF are made on bike year around. Oulu's high percentage of year-round cyclists, including children, reflects a strong cultural commitment. Promoting cycling from a young age and integrating it into daily life can help San Francisco build a similar culture. 3. Enhance Safety and Accessibility🛡️ Oulu city planners design cycling paths to be accessible for everyone from 5 years to 80 year-olds. #UrbanCycling #SustainableTransport #Oulu #SanFrancisco #CyclingInfrastructure

AFRIKAN BLOOD FROM ERITREA Eritrean cyclist makes Tour de France history The World’s host Carol Hills speaks with CEO of Team Africa Rising Kimberly Coats about Biniam Girmay’s historic Tour de France win and cycling’s increasing popularity in East Africa. By Omar Duwaji Eritrea’s Biniam Girmay among other cyclists during the ninth stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 123.7 miles with start and finish in Troyes, France, July 7, 2024. Biniam Girmay is the first Black cyclist to win a stage at the world’s biggest cycling race, Tour de France. He called his victory “a win for all Africans.” Eritrea’s Biniam Girmay, wearing the best sprinter’s green jersey, celebrates on the podium after the ninth stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 123.7 miles with start and finish in Troyes, France, The World’s host Carol Hills spoke to Kimberly Coats in Las Vegas. She knows Girmay well and is the CEO of Team Africa Rising, which works to grow the sport on the African continent. Carol Hills: You know Girmay and his story. How much does this victory in the sprint stage actually mean to him? Kimberly Coats: Well, it means the world to him. But even more importantly, it means so much to all the young cyclists who are in the development process on the African continent, which are literally thousands of young kids, men and women. This has been years in the making. I started it in Rwanda in 2009. So, this has been 15 years, and seeing the progress of somebody like Biniam make it through the ranks and make it onto the history books is huge. I can’t even put it into words most days. So, you followed him from the beginning. Tell us about his backstory. Biniam Girmay is from Eritrea, and Eritrea is a challenging country. Like most African countries, it’s very difficult to get visas to places like Europe. With cycling on the African continent, we lack access to equipment. We lack access to training. In many cases, like in the case of Eritrea, internet is very challenging. So, there are a lot of advantages that European and even American cyclists have before they even get to the start line. Biniam has to overcome so much and it makes it that much harder. I was reading about Biniam, and I was interested to learn that cycling was already popular in Eritrea because of the Italians who’d colonized it, and they made the cycling popular. I’m curious, you know how in East Africa, the runners from there sort of have an advantage in international competitions because of the altitude? Mulugheta T. SOLOMON, PhD Mulugeta Russom, PhD PEP - Professional Eritrean Platform Amazon Eritrean Yellow Pages

Romania is also the Future of Cycling 🚴 Romanian riders often struggle to gain visibility with pro teams and scouts, finding themselves outside the main team networks. This lack of exposure impacts their opportunities to secure pro contracts. Who will be the next Eduard-Michael Grosu? Grosu was a flagship Romanian rider with several years in a ProTeam, enjoying a fantastic 2019 season with 5 wins, including the Ronde van Limburg in Belgium. In recent years, Mihnea-Alexandru Harasim has been a standout, being the only Romanian rider to finish on the podium of UCI Junior races in 2021 and 2022, with five top 3 finishes. Now 20 years old, Harasim rides at the Continental level with Team Skyline. Another notable talent, Adi Narcis Marcu, shone at the U23 level but struggled to transition to a pro contract. This is why we believe in the potential of the Cambio platform. Here, riders can register for free, share their results, performance data, and articulate their ambitions. Supported by cutting-edge technology, Cambio offers Romanian riders a unique opportunity to be shortlisted by pro teams, paving the way for the future stars of cycling. Let's support and recognize the incredible talent coming out of Romania, and also all the efforts already made by the Romanian Federation. The future of cycling is bright, and Romania is ready to be part of it! 🌟 #Cambio #Scouting #Scout #Talent #RomanianCycling #FutureOfCycling #ProCycling #Romania #Cycling

Mastering the Art of Cycling in São Paulo: The Do's and Don'ts 🚴♀️ Do: Prioritize safety by wearing protective gear and staying alert to your surroundings. Respect traffic signals and give pedestrians the right of way. Use bike lights: front and rear. Don't: Engage in reckless riding behaviours or neglect proper road etiquette. Avoid cycling on sidewalks and always yield to other road users. It's crucial to blend seamlessly into the urban landscape while cycling in São Paulo. Be mindful of traffic flow, anticipate potential hazards, and communicate your intentions clearly to fellow road users. Have you encountered any unexpected challenges while cycling in São Paulo? What golden rule would you add to ensure a smooth ride for all cyclists? Share your insights below and let's pedal towards safer and more enjoyable cycling experiences together! #SãoPauloCyclingEtiquette #CityBiking #bike #cycling #Brazil

When Njogu Morgan finished Cycling Cities: The Johannesburg Experience, he did not know he was starting a movement – a continent-wide collaboration called Cycling Cities: The African Experience. You can join in this movement. What does the world have to learn from Africans’ cycling experience? In this forthcoming collection of 17 histories from cities all over the continent, Africans will tell us. Together their as-yet-untold stories will constitute a book called Cycling Cities: The African Experience. Neocolonial powers want African countries to supply them with the minerals they need to sell the world on next-generation car dependency – a profit-maximizing future of battery-electric cars that only the rich can afford. For over a century, Africans have been setting an example for the world of what sustainable mobility really looks like. Africans adopted cycling early, reinvented it to suit regional settings and local needs, and adapted it to find personal autonomy within colonial and postcolonial regimes. Far better than the Global North’s corporate spectacle displaying a gleaming future of high-tech driving, these neglected African pasts point the way to the affordable, practical and sustainable futures the whole world really needs and that are already in reach. The 17 chapters constituting Cycling Cities: the African Experience have already been written. The book will be as beautifully illustrated as Njogu Morgan's book on the Johannesburg experience. Editing, design and production remain. To get the book through these stages, the authors need the support of all who recognize their value of their project. Will you join the movement? To help make Cycling Cities: The African Experience happen, click here: https://lnkd.in/e-ZX88Cv

🤩 Bonjour Olympic Games: Discover how to cycle to the competition sites in Paris From today to September 8, 2024, Paris will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games. As the city prepares to welcome athletes and visitors from around the globe, we're excited to share our curated Collection of Parisian cycling routes. 🚴♀️ 14 inspiring rides: Our Collection invites you to hop on a bike and discover the treasures of our partner Paris je t'aime from one Olympic site to another. Whether you're a ticket holder or simply soaking up the atmosphere, these rides will guide you past iconic sights and green spaces across the city's diverse districts. 🏙️ Paris – A model for urban cycling: Paris is proud to stand alongside cities like Amsterdam and Copenhagen as a leading cycling city. During the Games, nearly 400 kilometers (250 miles) of Olympic cycling routes will connect all competition sites. There’ll also be over 50,000 rental bikes available and 27,000 secure bike spaces at or near the venues, making riding and parking bikes simple. 📢 Inspiring urban cycling worldwide: This initiative is an example of how cities can promote urban cycling and sustainable mobility. We encourage other cities to take note and be inspired by Paris's commitment to integrating cycling into major events and everyday life. Discover the full Collection of cycling routes:  https://lnkd.in/eeBjKV5x Photo: Guillaume Bontemps/Ville de Paris #UrbanCycling #Paris2024 #CyclingRoutes #SustainableTravel #KomootForBusiness #komoot