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About Me My name is Wilma Parra, I have been an activist for 13 years, an urban cyclist and a promoter of safe mobility for all modes of transport. One of my plans as Mayor

Hello, I’m Maya en Bici. I am a professional journalist, a free spirit, and a dedicated cycling enthusiast. My life revolves around two wheels, and I’ve been using bicycles as my primary mode of transportation

Irene Hofmeijer is on BYCS Board of Advisors, bringing forth her knowledge from her diverse working experience on climate change and sustainability in different environments. – Irene Hofmeijer is a dedicated environmentalist and sustainability advocate.

Marijke Kuijpers is joining the BYCS Board of Advisors, enriching the team with her profound expertise in the UHNWI market and Family Governance, and her unwavering commitment to exceptional client service. – Marijke Kuijpers boasts

Carolina van Iperen is joining the BYCS Board of Advisors, bringing her seasoned HR expertise with a unique coaching approach that combines her Italian heritage and pragmatic Dutch perspective. – Carolina van Iperen is a

Zira, with expertise in solar and renewable energy, is now part of the BYCS Board of Advisors, bringing insights gained from working in power sectors and extractive industries across the developing world. – Prior to

Max Schreuder, a seasoned expert in destination and city marketing, B2B and B2C communication, and hospitality sales, is joining the BYCS Board of Advisors, bringing his extensive experience to further enhance the organisation’s initiatives. –

Oona Eager, a Senior Community Strategist, joins the BYCS Board of Advisors, bringing expertise from international projects in philanthropy, social enterprise, and civic sectors. – Oona Eager is a Senior Community Strategist whose work supports

Iris Maertens is joining the BYCS Board of Advisors, contributing her skills as a graphic designer, illustrator, and communications expert, with a strong background from her work at Greenpeace International. – Iris Maertens is a

I am an ex-headteacher who now works freelance with schools to help develop their leadership for sustainability. Being a lifelong cyclist fits well with this because it’s a practical way of showing sustainability in action.

Tomas Peciar is a long-time activist and advocate for everyday bicycle transport. He began organizing bike rides in 2010, and since then, he has led hundreds of bike rides with thousands of participants across the

Dr Kinjal currently works as a professional Homeopathic Doctor in Ahmedabad, and as such the health benefits of cycling are of utmost importance to her. In aiming to promote a healthier living style within her

I am 65 years old and have cycled all my life. I cycle as a commuter, a social rider and a cycling tourist. I regularly lead rides with a local Bicycle Club. I am also a Bikeability

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

Alexa Delves is the content and communications intern at BYCS, focusing on strengthening and amplifying our message of cycling transformation.  – Born in the States but raised in Southeast Asia, cycling was never apart of

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

Aparna Saroagi is on BYCS Board of Advisors, bringing knowledge from finance, entrepreneurship, and gender and LGBTQI+ sectors. – Aparna Saroagi is an IIT Delhi alumnae, a Bharti Scholarship holder, and a TEDx speaker. Her

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

Julien Vincelot is on BYCS Board of Advisors, bringing knowledge from Urban, Philanthropy, and Sustainability sectors. – Julien is an engaged urban planner and strategist working in philanthropy, with experience at the intersection of health,

Tobin Postma is on BYCS’ Board of Advisors, bringing knowledge from Urban, Communications, and Policy sectors. – Tobin has been riding bikes for as long as he can remember. No matter where his 15 year

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

Introduction: Caroline Cerfontaine works at the European Cyclists’ Federation as the Velo-city Director in charge of ECF’s annual flagship event: Velo-city, the world cycling summit. Prior to that, she worked at the International Association of

6 min. read Emmanuel John is a sustainable transport and road safety expert with 24 years of experience in urban transport and traffic safety both at government and NGO levels, holding a multitude of positions

6 min. read Merve Akdag is an experienced architect and urban researcher working on integrating cultural awareness into interdisciplinary urban research, engagement projects, and development of spaces. She is currently working in the Transportation Department

6 min. read Andrea Torres is the Director of Programme Support and Learning at the Bernard van Leer Foundation. With over 20 years of experience managing and implementing social public policies and programmes, and 10