Experience I am a person committed to Safe and Sustainable Mobility, I have been supporting this bike activism in several initiatives: what were the “Emergency Paths”, the “No more dead cyclists” bill, constantly promoting road
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Rubí Espinal
Experience Fifteen years ago, driven by a passion for cycling and a firm belief in the potential for societal contribution, Rubi discovered the world of cycling. As she became more involved in the community she
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Juanita Arias Palacio
About me: I am passionate about sharing my love for the bicycle, a transformative machine that goes beyond its physical function. My main focus is empowering women and challenging paradigms through cycling trips. My dream
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Amplifying Grassroots Activism: With Tjeu Houben
The bicycle is a tool that BYCS believes has the power to alleviate considerable environmental stress by being implemented in a variety of different urban contexts. As an NGO based in Amsterdam, BYCS holds considerable
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Más que un título: Con Mariana Salvador
Mariana Salvador era la Alcaldía de la Bicicleta de Santa Fe-Argentina. Es abogada, especializada en derecho ambiental, cambio climático y ciclismo urbano por la Cycling Embassy y la Universidad de Aalborg- Dinamarca. ¿Podrías hablarnos de
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Gabriela Cob
Experience Since I started university I became passionate about feminism as I felt that it was the answer to what women needed to mobilize our rights to live in a fairer and more balanced world.
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Intersectional Solidarity: With Natheer Halawani
Natheer Halawani is the Bicycle Mayor of Tripoli, Lebanon. An engineer by education, he also has a Master’s in Business Administration and has been running his own businesses for the last seven years, including a
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Network Capacitation: With Emily Williams
Emily Williams has lived in Inverness for 20 years, and recently took the role of Bicycle Mayor. For the last year and a half she has been the CEO of a social enterprise called Velocity
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Wilma Molina
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
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Iraís González Maya
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
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Irene Hofmeijer
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.
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Marijke Kuijpers
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
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Carolina van Iperen
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
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Zira John Quaghe
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
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Max Schreuder
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. –
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Oona Eager
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
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Iris Maertens
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
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David Dixon
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.
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Tomas Peciar
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
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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 remembers her early years cycling before she could even properly walk. Despite being practically raised on a bicycle, Mona’s transportation narrative took a turn when she moved to
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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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