The Urban Future Global Conference is the largest meeting of city changemakers in the world. BYCS was there in Oslo last week leading talks and events. Find out the key lessons shared by international innovators that you can apply to urban progress.
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Delegations / Tours
Showing off the Amsterdam approach to international visitors Many delegations visit Amsterdam every year to experience a city that understands how increased cycling makes a place healthier, happier and more prosperous. These groups include town
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‘Van A tot Zuidas’: the employers approach to sustainable mobility
During ‘Van A tot Zuidas’ we will speak to employers and experts to learn how businesses can contribute to the accessibility of Amsterdam’s main business district, through implementing sustainable mobility.
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Charlie Burnside
Charlie is a Project & Events coordinator at BYCS. Prior to joining BYCS she gained experience in event management, fundraising and was the relationship manager for some key supporters of an international development charity. Charlie
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SHIFT: Heel Gelderland Fietst
17th of April | 20:00 | Rozet – Kortestraat 16 Arnhem (Event in Dutch) Interactive talkshow on the potential of bike-share Through our CycleLab in Gelderland we’re hosting an evening in which we bring together
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Bicycle Architecture Biennale 2019 / 2020 reveals how cycling transforms cities
Biennale will launch in June and is now looking for the most inspiring projects The Bicycle Architecture Biennale (BAB) is a prestigious showcase of cutting edge and high profile architecture that facilitates bicycle uptake around
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bicycle Mayor Network? The Bicycle Mayor Network is a global initiative to accelerate the progress of cycling in cities. Commonly referred to as ‘Bicycle Mayors’, these changemakers act on local needs but
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Bike & City #23: Cycling with a mission
8th of April | 20:00 | Pakhuis de Zwijger Prepare to be inspired by transformative tales of the bicycle To many people in Holland the bicycle is seen as a regular means of transportation.
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Global Bicycle Mayor Network Starts 2019 With Exciting Growth
“In January seven new changemakers joined the network, in cities from Asia, Europe and North America. And many more potential leaders have applied to join. More Bicycle Mayors equals elevated health, environmental and economic benefits for people everywhere.”
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Firoza Suresh
My name is Firoza Suresh, I am a cycling enthusiast and pledged to make cycling the currency of health, and to work towards sustainable transportation in Mumbai. With the Smart Commute Foundation – Cycle2Work |
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Bike & City: Legendary Wheels
In this episode of Bike & City you’ll listen to stories on the evolution of cycling in cities through history, told by photographers, filmmakers, authors and other legends.
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Murat Suyabatmaz
Originally born in Trabzon, Turkey, I have been a cyclist my whole life. I am a former national athlete and coach, later in life I founded several cycling associations in Turkey. Now my mission is
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Ricardo Bravo
I am a political consultant, I have developed research, analysis and strategies in political campaigns, elaboration of public policies for the government, politicians and others. I also act as Director of Consultancy PODER and Collective
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The BYCS values: our secret weapon
To help us achieve our bold 50by30 mission, we are steered by the BYCS Organizational Values, three simple words that provide the architecture for our success. And we are sharing these with you so you can help us stay on track and hopefully be inspired to join us in our work.
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BYCS Impact Snapshot 2018
To help track our progress towards our 50by30 mission, to push ourselves to go further, and to inspire you to join our work, we have developed an Impact Snapshot. Find out more.
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Natheer Halawani
My name is Natheer an Engineer, Photographer and Activist, whose work usually focuses on humanitarian issues and actively promotes a healthy lifestyle HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR MISSION? My mission is primarily to contribute into turning
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COP24: Bicycle Mayor appointed in Katowice to accelerate climate action
Poland’s first Bicycle Mayor appointed at UN Climate Change Summit 11 December 2018 A Bicycle Mayor has been appointed in Katowice, the southern Polish city hosting this year’s UN climate talks, known as COP24.
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Opening: ‘FietsLab Nieuw-West’
We’re opening a new ‘FietsLab’ (CycleLab) in New Metropolis, Amsterdam ‘Nieuw-West’ on the 19th of December. Our goal is to radically accelerate cycling progress in the area. Therefore, we’ve partnered up with Pakhuis de Zwijger to create exciting new programming
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Closing Event: Bicycle Architecture Biennale
The Bicycle Architecture Biennale (BAB) is being exhibited from the 3rd to the 19th of December in ‘Huis der Provincie’ in Arnhem. On December 18th, the BAB closing event will take place nearby in the Eusebius Church. During this event, three international speakers will share their vision on ‘The city of the future’, where the bicycle plays an important role.
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Bicycle Architecture Biennale (BAB) Coming To Gelderland
Outstanding Built Environment Solutions coming to Arnhem, Gelderland. Join us there! From the 3rd till the 19th of december from 07:30 – 17:00. Huis der Provincie, Markt 11, 6811 CG Arnhem. The BAB is free
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Go Cycling
Increasing Cycling Through Awareness and Education How can we encourage more people to cycle everyday? Beyond infrastructure we must also accelerate adoption by educating people about the far reaching benefits of cycling and normalising
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Bicycle Mayors around world call on cities to become ‘fit for children’
20 November 2018 Today, on the UN’s Universal Children’s Day, the Global Bicycle Mayor & Leader Network is launching ‘Cities fit for children’, a campaign to accelerate the opportunity for young people to cycle safely
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Bicycle Mayors Urge World Leaders to Invest in Cycling at WHO Conference
BYCS & the Bicycle Mayor network were represented at the first World Health organization (WHO) on Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health in Geneva this week.
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Bicycle Mayor Summit Leads to New Insights, Partnerships and Opportunities
Amsterdam based social enterprise BYCS organized a summit of the international Bicycle Mayors from 8 to 14 October in Mexico City.
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Campaign calls on businesses to ‘Go Cycling’ for mental health
A new campaign called Go Cycling, connecting cycling with good mental health and business success, is launching today in Amsterdam’s international business district, Zuidas.
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Andreas Mueller
I am a recently retired urbanist and traffic and transportation planner. Wherever possible I am riding my bicycle, whether around my neighborhood or on cross country cycles. Consequently I never owned a car, nor a
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Global Bicycle Mayor Summit to take place in Mexico City
BYCS brings together leaders to work on new city solutions. And you can get involved
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Bike & City 20: Wheels Of Change
The bicycle is a powerful tool. Besides being a green and healthy means of transportation, the bike also functions as a booster for innovation and creativity. Designers are giving bike wrecks new life, bicycle buddies
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Sathya Sankaran
My name is Sathya Sankaran. I have 10 years of experience in civic activism and mobility interventions. I am an avid cyclist, making office commutes of up to 40 km by bicycle across the city
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