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Bicycle Mayor
Kinjal Patel
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
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Derek Heritage
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
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Pete Dyson
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
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Ashish Sood
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
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Milen Angelov
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
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Mona Khatib
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
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Belle de Gast
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
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Mohammed Jadliwala
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
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Aparna Saroagi
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
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Martin Laschewski
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
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Julien Vincelot
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,
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Tobin Postma
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
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Astrid Yamile Ospina Hincapié
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
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Belinda Everett
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
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Perspectives 17: Global Cycling Cultures – Introduction & Editorial
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
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African Active Mobility with: Emmanuel John
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
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Co-Creating Cycling Cities with: Merve Akdag
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
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Mobilities of Care with: Andrea Torres
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
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Alice Thomas
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
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Stephen MacKay
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
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Ibe Hayter
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
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Powering New African Mobility: with Valerie Labi
This article was created in collaboration between BYCS and the International Cargo Bike Festival, and was originally posted at cargobikefestival.com 10 min. read In 2020 Valerie Labi co-founded startup Cargo Bikes Africa “to see how
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Mariliis Mia Topp
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
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Jaiflor Vanesa Aragón Rivera
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
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Revolutionising Bicycle Logistics: with Camilo Urbano
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
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Revolucionando la bici-logistica: con Camilo Urbano
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
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Ilaria Fiorillo
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
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Emily Williams
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
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James Jeffery
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
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