pedalling pozuelo - a view from the cycle path
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pedalling pozuelo - a view from the cycle path Photo: Mikael Colville-‐Andersen ©
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang we love you. And our pretty Chitty Bang Bang loves us, too.
High, low, anywhere we go On Chitty Chitty we depend
Our fine four-fendered friend.
it began with a bang!
h6p://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTTzcXSLjhI
..but what happened to our cities?
and our bodies?
it needn’t be like this!
h6p://vimeo.com/copenhagenize/copenhagen-‐city-‐of-‐cyclists-‐video
benefits of cycling
more chic
quicker h"p://vimeo.com/36696485
healthier
happier A study by Ph.D candidate Oliver Smith at Portland State University found that, of all types of commuters, those who travel by bike rank the highest on measures of well-‐being. Image: Bike Portland
astonishing
h6p://youtu.be/aaY3gz5tJSk
cheaper
better for business source: h6p://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-‐business/reasons-‐business-‐leaders-‐danish-‐style-‐cycling
less stressful
less space
common myths
cycling is dangerous it’s too hilly in Pozuelo! Madrid is too big you need to dress like Contador cycling is a sport only for kids and young people
liveable cities
Seville Copenhagen
Groningen Barcelona
how the Dutch got their cycle paths
h6p://youtu.be/XuBdf9jYj7o
pedalling in pozuelo
make short journeys by bike!
combine public transport
respect the speed limit!
recommendations
style-‐over-‐speed
make eye contact
beware roundabouts
good lights good lock avoid pavements
helmet?
conclusions
what can you do?
try your bike for 1 short journey think before jumping into your car respect the speed limit (40km/h) lobby town hall for adequate cycle infrastructure sign 30km/h European Citizens Initiative (http://es.30kmh.eu)
resources
English i. copenhagenize.com ii. a view from the cycle
path iii. bike belles (sustrans) iv. cycle chic v. cycling with children
(sustrans) vi. Cycling in Skirts and
Dresses
Spanish i. conbici ii. pedalibre iii. plano de calles tranquilas
para ir en bici por Madrid i. printable map ii. smartphone GPS enabled
app
iv. i love bicis v. por pozuelo con pedales
Sustainable Transport thanks! 29
enjoy the ride! Photo: Mikael Colville-‐Andersen ©
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