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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