Vive le Tour! The most iconic race on the cycling calendar debuts tomorrow from Florence, kicking off 21 stages over the mountains, fields and cobblestones of Italy and France. Things get spicy for the peloton right away, with stage 1 featuring this twisting, steep ascent up the Cote de Sa Marino. With the help of our updated Flyover feature, we'll be giving you a bird's-eye view of key segments throughout the month.
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The German Bicycle Club unveiled the results of their biennial study, which stands as one of the world's largest cycling surveys! 🌍 This comprehensive research delves into the cycling infrastructure and satisfaction levels across a whopping 1,114 cities and towns in Germany. 📊 🚲 Let's pedal forward together! 🚀 The report highlights the importance of enhancing cycling infrastructure in rural regions and smaller municipalities, encouraging a positive mobility shift. 🛣️ As passionate cyclists, it's essential to raise awareness about the significance of biking-friendly initiatives for a greener and healthier future! 🌿 For detailed information about the results check the link below: https://lnkd.in/eQE66g9c #CyclingGermany #MobilityTurnaround #BikeFriendlyCommunities
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CIE CEO Kevin Mayne spoke today at the POLIS Network Cycling Declaration breakfast, alongside POLIS Secretary General Karen Vancluysen and European Cyclists' Federation CEO Jill Warren. The panel praised the #EUCyclingDeclaration as a pivotal policy document for the cycling community and covered several highlights: 📈 Recognition of the cycling industry's potential to contribute to economic growth 🤝 Building capacity and structures to support Europe’s growing cycling economy 🌐 The significance of collecting and using data to benchmark mobility policies and ridership 🚴♂️ The importance of developing multi-modal solutions focused on sustainable transport 🏡 Exploring new solutions for bike sharing in suburban areas CIE’s expert groups have been pivotal to identify, discuss and promote policy solutions that enable cycling like the ones covered during today’s event. If you want to share your views and learn from peers across the industry, contribute to better cycling policies and collaborate on projects for the collective good of the industry, our door is open! In the meantime, we will strive to make sure that the #EUCyclingDeclaration delivers the positive change for the cycling industry and ridership it promises.
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Is Mountain Biking dying? 🤔 In short, no. But people are making the most of new ways to ride off-road. 📉 General interest in your old faithful analogue mountain bike is down, while many turn to gravel or E-MTB's to get their dirt fix. If you work in the cycling industry you can certainly see this playing out, but it was great to see the data courtesy of Doug Baker & SHIFT Active Media at their webinar ‘What’s Next 2024: A Data-Driven Look at Riders’ Appetite for Cycling in the Year Ahead’ this afternoon. Thanks for a great session with some fantastic insight and actionable advice! *Clearly I fall in with the trend, I'd never be without an e-bike now! #cyclingindustry #mountainbiking #data
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🚴♂️🌟 Discover the truth behind the Tour de France with in-depth analysis! 🌟🚴♀️ Peter Hersh, PhD delves into the dynamics of today's cyclists and their performance. This piece really resonated with me as it explores whether the athletes are truly at the top of their game or if there are underlying factors influencing their success. A famous quote said it best, "The beauty of data is that it allows us to dig deeper and uncover the stories behind the numbers." 🔗 Read the full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/gkhZXSFx This article is a fantastic reminder of how data is woven into the fabric of our daily lives. By leveraging data, we can uncover truths, challenge assumptions, and drive meaningful improvements across various fields, from sports to healthcare to business. 📊✨ The beauty of data lies in its omnipresence and its potential to foster betterment in human life. Whether it's enhancing athletic performance, improving patient outcomes, or optimizing business strategies, making sense of data is crucial. Join me on this journey of exploration and see how data can transform perspectives and lead to breakthroughs. Together, let's harness the power of data to achieve excellence and innovation. #DataAnalysis #TourDeFrance #Cycling #SportsScience #DataEverywhere #Innovation #PerformanceImprovement #JMPAnalysis JMP ZhaoBin Wang Melisa Muhamed Raveewan Techaworapatana Jeremy Tee Amanda L.
Are you a cycling fan? Do you think the Tour de France riders of today can be trusted to ride a clean race? I dug into the history of the Tour de France to answer that question in my latest blog post. https://lnkd.in/gDYexW_N
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Check out this brand new masterpiece in Norway 🇳🇴 🚲 It's Europe's longest bicycle tunnel, which reduces cycling time to Bergen from 40 to 10 minutes. Excellent cycling facilities are the way to get more people on bikes and leave their cars behind. HT Hans Karssenberg
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You already know how healthy and sustainable #cycling is. The only remaining excuse for not cycling could be the state of cycling infrastructure. #XenoBike digitizes the world from the perspective of the cyclist, supporting smart maintenance and improvement of bike lanes.
🚴♀️ Happy World Cycling Day! 🌍 XenomatiX, nestled in Flanders with its deep-rooted #cycling culture, is inspired to drive innovation in the cycling world. Our latest creation, the #Xenobike, an electric bike that measures the quality of bike lanes and pavements, has covered tens of thousands of kilometers, ensuring safer and smoother rides for cyclists. 🛣️ That's not all! Our company offers cycling incentives, and almost 40% of our team chooses cycling as their preferred commute mode. On this special day, we salute all cyclists and pledge to enable more accessible and safer #bikelanes in urban and rural areas. #WorldCyclingDay
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🌍 The Rise of E-Mobility in Europe 🌍 The E-mobility market in Europe is transforming urban transportation with a surge in electric vehicles, scooters, and bikes. Governments are heavily investing in infrastructure, making the switch more accessible. This shift is driven by advances in battery technology for PEVs, growing consumer demand, and a collective push towards reducing carbon emissions. As E-mobility continues to gain momentum, it’s not only fostering innovation and economic growth but also paving the way for a more sustainable and efficient future of transportation. Excited to see where this journey takes us! 🚗⚡🛴 #EMobility #ElectricVehicles #Sustainability #Innovation #Europe #GreenTransport #FutureOfMobility #TechTrends
Two months after the historic European Declaration on Cycling was signed in Brussels, industry leaders have gathered at Micromobility Europe in Amsterdam to discuss what’s next for e-bike regulations. The European Declaration on Cycling is one of the most ambitious EU-level policy initiatives on cycling to date, setting out 36 commitments to recognise cycling as a strategic priority across the EU. “This document states that cycling should be prioritised in urban mobility. This doesn’t mean putting on a level playing field with other modes of transport, but prioritised,” President of the European Cyclists’ Federation Henk Swarttouw told the panel. “That is a very very important message.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/erB3Xq8E
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2wQuite a bit of climbing there! I love to visualize the courses this way.