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Benjamin Sadavoy I appreciate the stage & space given. BYCS has been wonderful bringing the Bicycle Mayor to Toronto. Excited to introduce the new Bicycle Mayor this fall! ‘Interview: Lanrick Bennett Jr. First Bicycle Mayor of Toronto on Safety, Bike Lanes, eBikes & More’ #cycling #ebikes #bikeTO #BicycleMayor t.ly/Sy-hJ h/t School of Cities, University of Toronto Our Greenway Conservancy, Evergreen Canada, Charlie's FreeWheels, Tern Bicycles & rovélo creative #BikeTO

We are pleased to share the successful completion of the third edition of our TandEm Women in Cycling programme, in partnership with EIT Urban Mobility. This year, 11 dedicated women from 10 cities across 8 countries completed their training and have since organised women’s cycling courses in their local communities, positively impacting 50 women. The programme’s impact speaks volumes: - 90% of participants now feel more confident riding a bicycle, a significant increase from 50% before the programme. - Over 70% are now using bicycles for daily transportation needs like work, school, and groceries, compared to 40% previously. - 90% have reported significant benefits from increased cycling, including time and cost savings, improved health, and new income opportunities. A few reflections from those involved: - Juliana from Brussels shared, “Seeing a beginner student pedal for the first time, and her pride in wanting to teach her children, was incredibly fulfilling. Her determination and courage have been major motivators for me.”    - Jaspreet from Berlin shared, “The course boosted my self-confidence and made me believe that I can use a bicycle to reach the places I want to go.” Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this programme a success. Stay tuned for more updates on TandEm 2025 later this year!

🚴♀️ I am honoured to share that I have successfully completed the Tandem Women in Cycling program! 🚴♀️ This incredible initiative, developed by EIT Urban Mobility and BYCS, is designed to empower women to become community leaders in promoting cycling. Through a blend of online courses, an in-person training weekend in Brussels, and a collaborative two-month project, I had the opportunity to learn, share, and grow alongside ten inspiring women from across the EU. With a strong belief that bicycling is not just for health and exercise purposes, sustainable mode of transportation, but as a symbol of freedom and inclusivity. This program helped us address barriers such as not knowing how to ride or feeling unsafe in urban environments. The highlights of the program were meeting all the participants and learning from their diverse experiences. I admired each of their motivations. Watching Women Don’t Cycle by Manon Brulard was particularly impactful, teaching me valuable lessons on breaking free from prejudices and biases. The pure joy I felt when the first student started pedalling on her own was indescribable. Overall, it was a fulfilling and humbling experience, simultaneously empowering and motivational. A big shout out to Carolina Cominotti, Julienne Chen, Alex Baum and Samuel Babjak Jr. and ProVelo for organising the whole program so meticulously. Empowering women, one pedal at a time! 🚲💪 #Cycling #WomenInCycling #Sustainability #CommunityEmpowerment #ProjectManagement #EITUrbanMobility #BYCS This experience has honed several key skills: 📣 Content Creation and communication 🤝 Community Engagement & Networking 📊 Project Management & Implementation 🌟 Empathy & Advocacy

This year at Velo-city conference, the Dutch Cycling Embassy sponsored the attendance of a non-profit. We were pleased to support BYCS’ Bicycle Mayor of Tehran, Mohammad Nazarpoor, who travelled from Iran to share his work strengthening the human infrastructure as a driving force to transform space and promote cycling in Tehran. https://lnkd.in/egsFi2s7

Perspectives Issue 19: Connecting Through Cycling, supported by Velo-city conference The first piece in this series features Cyprine Odada, urban planner and Executive Director of Critical Mass Nairobi. Cyprine has contributed to growing Critical Mass Nairobi into one of Africa’s largest non-competitive cycling movements. Passionate about sustainable transportation, she champions inclusivity in cycling and addresses the intersection of feminism and transport, working to create a safer, more inclusive cycling culture in Nairobi. Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eqKttqVr

Are you a student in the Netherlands with a passion for urban mobility, entrepreneurship and building connections? Join us as our new Bicycle Mayor Network Intern! Immerse yourself in social enterprises, global change-maker networks, and urban revitalisation through cycling. Work with our dedicated and dynamic team to make a real impact. 👉 Interested? Check out the link below for more details and to apply! 📢 Please share with your network to find the perfect fit for this exciting opportunity. https://lnkd.in/g55d7ig4

Over the past month, I've had the incredible opportunity to work on an exciting new edition of #Perspectives, focused on Cycling Through Connecting. Perspectives is a series of interviews and a space for knowledge sharing that explores urban issues intersecting with the bicycle. In addition to writing an editorial, I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing three inspirational individuals. Filip Watteeuw, Deputy Mayor of the City Of Ghent, shared insights into the transformative journey of Ghent's circulation plan whilst overcoming significant backlash. Cyprine Odada, Executive Director of Critical Mass Nairobi, and a vital voice for women in cycling, shared her inspiring story of turning Critical Mass Nairobi into one of Africa's largest non-competitive cycling movements. Sarah Mitchell, Chief Executive of Cycling UK, has powerfully shifted the narrative around cycling through her compelling storytelling and positive framing. I am thrilled to share more about these powerful stories and insights with you in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

#Perspectives Issue 19: Connecting Through Cycling, supported by Velo-city conference, is now live! This edition introduces three influential voices in urban mobility who reveal the transformative power of cycling in cities and communities. Their insights highlight how cycling fosters social interaction, strengthens community bonds, and enhances connectivity, profoundly impacting urban life. To showcase this, our Marketing and Communications Manager, Mona Khatib, shares three unique stories that exemplify these benefits. Find the full editorial below: https://lnkd.in/ekkFqHUc

🤝🏼 BYCS and Cities for Better Health (formerly ‘Cities Changing Diabetes’) are thrilled to announce our new partnership focused on increasing the use of cycling for better health among children. Establishing healthy physical activity habits like cycling during childhood can have immediate and long-term benefits on children’s physical and mental wellbeing. Nevertheless, physical inactivity among children is rising, and it is important to enable more children to take part in daily activities. Our first project together in this partnership will focus on increasing cycling amongst children in vulnerable communities in #Bogota and #Bratislava, with a third city to be confirmed later this summer. We will work with local, on-the-ground partners to develop and implement a range of initiatives aimed at introducing and establishing cycling as a regular option and activity amongst children. Novo Nordisk’s Cities for Better Health programme and BYCS aim to bridge the gap between health and mobility sectors, showcasing cycling’s role in promoting physical activity and well-being while emphasising its health benefits. 🚲 Interested in learning more? Check out the Cities for Better Health website: https://lnkd.in/eE987rsb #CyclingForBetterHealth Jo Jewell Mads Rosenkilde Novo Nordisk

Excited to share that I will be presenting at two sessions during Velo-city 2024! 🚲🌟 In the "Connecting People and Communities" session on Tuesday, I'll be presenting on how to build inclusive cycling communities through educating, networking, and advocating in socio-politically challenging contexts. I'll share insights from my experiences as the Bicycle Mayor of Tehran at BYCS and PhD Fellow at the Urban Cycling Institute, focusing on promoting cycling through bottom-up initiatives. During the "Dutch Cycling Embassy: Connecting Through Cycling" session on Wednesday, as the recipient of the Dutch Cycling Embassy scholarship, I'm honored to discuss the importance of strengthening the human infrastructure of cycling in Tehran. It couldn’t have happened without DCE’s backing, especially the support from Shelley Bontje, Chris Bruntlett, Maud de Vries, Skadi Tirpak, and Annika Peveril.