Mona Khatib

Ginevra brings a hands-on, creative and strategic approach to the BYCS team as the new Communications and Marketing intern.  She grew up in the metropolitan city of Milan and until moving to Amsterdam, never considered

Born in Montreal with Canadian and Cuban origins, Gabriel’s journey has brought him to Europe to deepen his knowledge of urban mobility. Initially, having completed a bachelor’s in urban planning in Montreal, he realised that

In Amsterdam Zuidoost, Streetwise Cycling, an Amsterdam-based cycling club focused on people in a vulnerable position, has its own workshop. This is a place where participants not only learn to cycle, but also discover everything

In the Netherlands, approximately 38% of children aged 4 to 11 do not meet the recommended daily exercise guidelines. At the same time, research shows that early childhood is crucial for developing active exercise behaviour

BYCS is pleased to share our 2024 Annual Report, highlighting our work across key impact areas — health, gender equity, and community engagement – and the people and organisations at the heart of our work, including

Start Cycling Together in Utrecht On the grounds of the COA location in Utrecht, laughter fills the air. Children are cycling around everywhere. “Hi teacher!” they shout when they see Jetske Hoppen, cycling instructor at

This editorial piece is written by Mona Khatib – BYCS Marketing & Communications Manager. This piece highlights the importance of supporting women caregivers worldwide, as part of BYCS’ CareGiving Month Campaign. You can contribute to

With a background in politics, psychology, and urban planning, Michela brings a human-centred perspective to urban mobility. At BYCS, she channels her passion for human behaviour and urbanism into managing the global Bicycle Mayor Network:

This blog was written by: Bárbara Mendes-Jorge Sixty-two per cent of all journeys in Barcelona’s metropolitan region are under two kilometres, making bicycles and e-bikes a more sustainable alternative to cars. But in Santa Coloma

Romee is a driven cycling enthusiast, born and raised in Amsterdam. With an academic background in interdisciplinary social science and urban planning at the University of Amsterdam, she integrates theoretical and practical knowledge about mobility

Clara has an international background, having grown up across Zambia, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and the Netherlands. Her multicultural upbringing and extensive travels have shaped her global perspective and adaptability. Holding dual citizenship in Germany and Argentina,

In Gelderland, the largest province in the Netherlands, BYCS’ Co-founder and CFO, Maarten Woolthuis, had the privilege of contributing to a pivotal shift towards cycling as a means of transport. In 2024, he has focused

Establishing healthy physical activity habits like cycling during childhood is not just beneficial, it’s essential. Research shows that active children are more likely to maintain a healthy lifestyle into adulthood, reducing risks of obesity and

A cycling culture should start with kids, allowing them to improve their health, social interaction and learning process. However, Latin American cities have some barriers linked to insecure cycling infrastructure, road safety and weak cycling

Shreya Gadepalli has been a practitioner and learner of urban mobility planning for 25 years and is regarded as one of the foremost urban mobility experts in India. She leads UrbanWorks, a non-profit institute that

Satya Arikutharam is an Independent Consultant with over three decades of experience in transport policy, planning, project management and business management. His work in the UK focused on rail planning and policies, business cases for

Mona Khatib, Communications and Marketing Manager at BYCS, aims to bridge communities through strategic campaigns that highlight cycling’s transformative power. Her work highlights global connectivity and empowers individuals to advocate for sustainable urban mobility. __

Sarah Mitchell is the Chief Executive of Cycling UK. With a background in working for social justice organizations, Sarah believes in the power of storytelling and positive framing to shift the narrative around cycling and

Cyprine Odada is an urban planner and the Executive Director of Critical Mass Nairobi, a cycling movement in Nairobi, Kenya. With a passion for cycling and advocating for sustainable transportation, Cyprine has been instrumental in

Filip Watteeuw is a senior deputy mayor in the city of Ghent, Belgium. He is responsible for Mobility, Public Space, and Urban Planning. Filip has been a leading political figure in Belgium and Europe, known

Nienke is a cycling enthusiast and social geographer living in Utrecht. At BYCS, Nienke works as a project manager for the Dutch context. Her strong attraction to the outdoors was sparked in her childhood, when

Meet Stan, a passionate advocate for sustainable urban living and a cycling enthusiast. Born and raised in Tilburg, the Netherlands, he has been navigating the streets on two wheels since childhood, with fond memories of

Born and raised in the Netherlands, Mona recalls her early years mastering the art of cycling before even taking her first steps. Despite being practically raised on a bicycle, Mona’s transportation narrative took a turn