The first solar cycle lane opens in Germany, to harness the power of the sun
Germany’s first solar bicycle lane could be the prototype for the roads of the future. The photovoltaic tiles melt snow and ice, and are capable of absorbing noise.
The Netherlands is home to a bike path that stretches over a school’s green roof
The city of Utrecht, in the Netherlands, has inaugurated a bicycle path that brings together a bridge, the rooftop of a school and a garden.
The Freitag brothers. From truck tarps to biodegradable fabrics, thinking in cycles since 1993
Freitag’s bag made from used truck tarp has become a design icon. Markus and Daniel, aka the Freitag brothers, tell us about the philosophy behind the brand with sustainability written into its DNA.
The bike helmet that turns you into a Lego figure
The Lego hair bike helmet is the latest Internet craze. For now it’s just a prototype but production on a large scale will probably start soon.
Copenhagen has more bikes than cars
Copenhagen has achieved an unprecedented result by investing in two-wheel mobility. Bikes now outnumber cars in Denmark’s capital.
Citi Bike, New York’s bike sharing grows in the name of sustainability
Like every new trend in New York City, bike sharing has its advocates and critics. Yet Citi Bike is an important step towards transformation and sustainability.
Portland, Nike buys the city a smart, cheap bike sharing programme
The sportswear brand paid 10 million dollars for this new bike share programme. With Nike’s sponsorship Portland’s affordable system of bikes will grow from 600 to 1,000.
Roadman’s houses are “donated” to promote sustainable tourism
An initial project of 30 roadman’s houses scattered on a ridge that connects the via Francigena to the Appian Way through bike paths.
Bold mayors are remaking the climate in the city century
From Rio to Vancouver passing from Paris, cities at COP21 are demonstrating their commitment to fighting climate change and improving quality of life.
China seen through the eyes of two cyclists of the BeCycling association
Daniele Carletti’s and Simona Pergola’s anecdotes of their solidarity bike ride through China: now, they even donate bikes to those who have no means of transport available.