Tesla opens Europe’s largest Supercharger in Italy
The largest Supercharger station in Europe opened in Aosta, in Italy. Elon Musk’s charging stations network is gradually espanding.
Biking for books: Cyclo-biblio stars in June
Cyclo-biblio, a five-day ride in support of libraries, combines the love for books with the love for bycicles. After Cycling for libraries‘ successful fourth edition (this is name of the international event from which the francophone edition drew its inspiration) in August 2014, between Montpellier and Lyon, the French association Cyclo-biblio decided to organise another edition
Where cyclists go through red lights
Either because they are in a hurry or they don’t want to stand still at the polluted intersections, some cyclists often decide to pass the red light, thus breaking traffic rules. While in the Netherlands there are even double traffic lights that allow cyclists not to wait twice when crossing an “L” junction, there
Germany opens the first hydrogen filling station
The first hydrogen filling station will be installed in Geiselwind and will help link and electrify an area encompassing Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Munich.
Itinerary: 10 cities to taste Italy’s most famous dishes
A trip back in time to discover the origins and places where Italian traditional culinary delights were created for the first time. An itinerary to discover Italian regions through a selection of Italy’s most famous and scrummy dishes that whet your appetite. Teglio and its pizzoccheri. Lombardy Pizzoccheri is a typical dish from Valtellina,
Neox is the first ebike with neutral gears
Equipped with a unique gearbox, the design of the Neox ebike has been inspired by cars. Neutral gears work as anti-theft system.
Denmark, Netherlands and Sweden top ECF charts
As usual, Denmark, Netherlands and Sweden top the charts of the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), one of whose aims is to reduce by a half the number of dead cyclists in Europe by 2020. Italy, in spite of the number of bikes sold has increased by 6% in 2014, went down by two positions (from 15th
Rome Grab will be the world’s longest cycling lane
The capital of Italy will have a ring road for bike too called Grab. Consisting of 44.2 km of cycle and pedestrian route, Grab will make Rome the city with the world’s longest cycle route. Actually, cyclists can already bike across this route, as it has already happened unofficially several times during these years.
Afghani girls skateboard to empowerment
Skateboarding will improve female condition in Afghanistan, thanks to the labour of the non-profit organisation Skateistan, founded in 2007 by the skater Oliver Percovich. It is a project that allows young Afghani girls practicing this sport, having fun, and studying, together with boys. It is a possibility often denied to many children coming from poor families,
Sustainable ferry boat to cross the Baltic Sea
From 2017 a new sustainable ferry boat will sail across the Baltic Sea. It will be powered by LNG, reducing consumptions and emissions of pollutants.