We believe that a 200 year-old invention is a fundamental enabler of human progress and planetary regeneration.
It is one of the simplest solutions to some of the world’s most complex urban challenges.
Programs
Bicycle Mayors
Bicycle Mayors are active on every continent. They identify and lead projects that increase cycling to uncover massive economic, health, and environmental benefits.
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Early Years
We researched the positive connection between cycling and early childhood development and produced a guide for cities at different levels of cycling maturity.
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“We are developing a portfolio of cycling innovations and world firsts that attract the best and brightest to work on solutions with the greatest potential for positive change.”
Lee Feldman, BYCS co-founder
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The Importance of Soft Factors to Encourage an Inclusive Culture of the Bicycle
Amsterdam, September 22nd, 2020 To mark World Car Free Day 2020, Lucas Snaije discusses the need to change our culture of urban transportation from one rooted in regimes of automobility to one where active mobility
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From Pop-Up to Permanent – Hopes and Dreams for Latin American Cycling Infrastructure
Amsterdam, August 3rd, 2020 Cities across Latin America have recently implemented extensive networks of pop-up bike lanes. In this piece, Felipe Caicedo Otero engages with Bicycle Mayors from Lima, Quito, Tulancingo and San José on
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GLOBAL CALL TO ACTION TO CHAMPION ACTIVE MOBILITY POST COVID-19
Amsterdam, June 3rd 2020 Today, on the UN’s World Bicycle Day 2020, BYCS and its network of Bicycle Mayors & Leaders are launching a Global Call to Action to Champion Active Mobility post COVID-19. There
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