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Smog-covered cities are a scene all too familiar to the world’s second most populous country. In fact, 11 of the 12 most polluted cities in the world are located in India, and now the country’s

17th of April | 20:00 | Rozet – Kortestraat 16 Arnhem   Interactive talkshow on the potential of bike-share in the Dutch province of Gelderland Through our CycleLab in Gelderland we’re hosting an evening in

In this first edition of the BYCS Social Impact Report, we lay out the foundation, practical approach and clear outcomes of our work in 2018 and reveal the power of the BYCS social enterprise model – which adds value to each of our clients and partners. The report also gives you a sneak preview of our ambitious goals for the year to come.

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

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.

“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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Amsterdam based social enterprise BYCS organized a summit of the international Bicycle Mayors from 8 to 14 October in Mexico City.

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.

BYCS hosts public event to explore the relationship between business, cycling and good mental health.

BYCS brings together leaders to work on new city solutions. And you can get involved

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

With ‘Bicycle Mayors’ now active on every continent, tackling everything from air pollution to social mobility, a new campaign calls on cities to join the growing global change network.

We’ve launched ‘We Bike The City’ – a new self-guided cycling route – to show how Amsterdam is building a city of the future and cycling’s role in this.

Amsterdam has appointed a Junior Bicycle Mayor to help encourage and inspire more children across the Dutch capital to cycle every day. Eight-year-old Lotta Crok will be working closely with the (senior) Bicycle Mayor of