About me: I am a passionate cyclist and an active volunteer at various cycling advocacy groups. My involvement includes coordinating events, transforming streets with pop-up car-free interventions, and promoting sustainable transportation through social media. I
Bicycle Mayor
María del mar Covarrubias Castro
About me: Social psychologist self-taught in mobility and sustainability, interested in the intersections of gender, sustainability, race, and class. I will be: 1. Articulating and energizing sustainable mobility with a collaborative and intersectional approach. 2.
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Perspectives
Connecting Through Cycling: Editorial with Mona Khatib
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. __
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From Isolation to Connection With Sarah Mitchell
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
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From Advocacy to Action With Cyprine Odada
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
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Bicycle Mayor
Grecia Hernández
About me: – Through a radio program, I was able to give a voice to the bicycle and to all of us who use it in its different forms. – I was part of a
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The Power of Space With Filip Watteeuw
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
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Bicycle Mayor
Everardo Flores Gomez
About me: I am an urban cyclist and work to promote better road conditions for cyclists in my city through citizen participation. I pedal through the streets not only as a physical exercise but as
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Bicycle Mayor
Yves De Bruyckere
About me: Yves is the founder of the Fietsbult blog in 2008, which became the official communication tool for Fietsersbond Gent (Bicycle movement from Ghent) in March 2012. He is also the writer & photographer
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BYCS Annual Report 2023
BYCS is pleased to share our 2023 Annual Report, containing a summary of our projects, programmes, research, technical assistance, and Network activity throughout 2023. We also share our aspirations for 2024, namely continuing to carry