Bicycle Mayor

I work as a behavioural scientist at the University of Bath and have written a book called “Transport For Humans” that argues for how transport can become more people-friendly. Having worked in advertising, communications and

Born and brought up in the Indian Himalaya – I have a deep love for nature and its elements. I have cycled extensively across the Indian Himalaya , the coasts of Sri Lanka and across

I have a diverse background in the IT industry, having worked for some of the largest IT corporations all over Europe. However, my true passion lies in behaviour and product design. I love using my

I was born and raised in Utrecht, and my love for cycling began during my student days when I would combine it with beer-drinking on the terraces ;). After winning some student races, I wanted

Hi, I am Mohammed Jadliwala. To best describe myself, I am an active learner which makes me constantly look for new things to adapt to. I strongly believe that even the greatest of changes can

I have been working for years for better cycling infrastructure in Munich. Now more than ever, we need a safe, comfortable, continuous urban cycling network. The bicycle is one of the most important levers for

My name is Yamile Ospina, and I was born in Medellín, Colombia. As a mother with a strong sense of social awareness, I have dedicated over 20 years of my life to working passionately in

My lived experience and knowledge brings a different perspective to cycling. Being from a culturally diverse background, I can relate to some of the barriers that may hinder or exclude communities, not just locally but

Alice is passionate about all things cycling and the huge benefits it can bring to us as individuals and the community. As a mother of two young boys, a keen triathlete and Ironman athlete, cycling

I grew up in and around the small city of Miramichi, New Brunswick. My time was split between my mother’s home in the city and my father’s home in the country but regardless of where

I realise a radical new approach is required to tackle the social inequalities in mobility, health, emissions and socio economic status in the city/region – as well as the other barriers that prevent people from

As an entrepreneur and communications professional with a wealth of experience working with leading brands across multiple industries, I have developed a unique understanding of how different sectors operate and navigate towards more efficient and

Buenas hermanos y hermanas, my name is Jaiflor Aragón Rivera, from Cusco – Peru. I love cycling and cinema. I am currently learning Quechua, in order to reach more communities in my region. I work

7 min. read Camilo Urbano is a political scientist by training and Master in Urban and Regional Planning by the LSE. He is also the leader of Urban Development at DESPACIO, an NGO and research

7 minutos de lectura Camilo Urbano es politólogo de formación y maestro en Planeación Urbana y Regional por el LSE. También es líder de Desarrollo Urbano en DESPACIO, una ONG y centro de investigaciones con

Ciao! I’m Ilaria, bike influencer and activist. I strongly believe that bicycles can change the world and I use my social media voice to connect with the bicycle communities all around, raise awareness of road

I have been actively promoting and encouraging cycling for parents and children in my local area for the last 5 years – both organising social rides for women and delivering Bikeability training in schools. The

I’ve grown up with a passion for sports and physical activity which has shaped my life both in and out of work. With a background in a team and individual sports and coaching, in the

Geeta S Rao was once told by a Doctor that she may never be able to walk again in her life, after getting Poliomyelitis in her entire body at the age of 3, due to

Yichen is the Bicycle Mayor Network Intern at BYCS, focusing on the process of onboarding new Bicycle Mayors, communicating with them, as well as reporting on the status of their activism. Originally from Beijing, Yichen

PhD in Public Policies of child development. Specialist in Road safety with Child approach. Full time researcher on urban development and childhood. Advocate for the children´s right to the city as well as the right

My name is Viswanathan Iyer. I am a brain and spine surgeon by profession. I have been cycling since 2011 and I use my cycle to reach my clinic and hospitals often. I believe in

My name is Luca Simeone and I am the director of the Napoli Bike Festival. I am very passionate about cycling. I simply love it! I like many kinds of cycling experiences from mountain bikes

My name is Hande Karaca, 36 years old daydreamer, copywriter, feminist, cyclist, LGBTQ member, animal right activist, yoga teacher, amateur tailor, and a leader of a cyclist-feminist association called Chain Breaking Women. With CBW I’m

I am a citizen of the world who believes in active mobility as a philosophy of life even before being a mere means of sustainable transport. This is why my skills as an architect, educator,

My name is Srivatsa Bharadwaj. Since childhood, I’ve been very passionate about cycling and love long-distance cycle touring. I encouraged my friends and family to pedal on a daily basis because it’s the best exercise

My name is José Gálvez L. I am 46 years old and I am the leader of the cycling group #BarrioSantaVictoriaMTB from the city of Chiclayo. We are passionate about mountain biking and cycling at

My name is Iden Petraj, I have been a bicycle enthusiast since I was a child. I started participating in bicycle activities as a volunteer when I was 15 years old at a local organization

My name is Alma Angelina Gutiérrez, and I have been an urban cyclist since 2012. Convinced that the bicycle is not only for sport, but is essential to urban transportation, I use the bike to

I am Nilton Lopez, and I became an activist by participating in and organizing demonstrations for respecting the lives of all vulnerable people who ride bicycles in a city that is aggressive towards pedestrians and