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Velo-city 2017 in Arnheim-Nijmegen: The world’s largest cycling conference in the home of cycling

Cycling experts and decision-makers from all over the world are coming together in the Netherlands for the Velo-city 2017celebrating The Freedom of Cycling. 1,500 participants from more than 80 countries are expected in Arnheim-Nijmegen, the country’s second largest urban agglomeration, to learn from the world's pre-eminent cycling nation and to exchange information and ideas. Alongside urban development and planning of cycling infrastructure, the focus this year will be on social justice, social participation and the economic viability of cycling.

200th anniversary: How the bicycle changed society

The bicycle was invented in Mannheim over 200 years ago: the draisine, a velocipede. Since then the bicycle has experienced a revolution, also with regard to social development.

The Most Important Bike Fairs 2017

An exciting year of bike fairs is coming to an end. We've visited a lot of fairs and are excited to do so next year. In 2017 there are also great fairs going to take place where numerous innovative products and the must-haves of next years bike scene are going to be presented. We've created an overview, not to miss one of those events.

Why I love winter cycling

When the dark first comes it’s a shock. I love cycling, and I especially love riding with my young kids. But it takes an extra adjustment, a mindshift even, when nursery and school runs, and then commutes to and from work, must suddenly be ridden with no light from the sky. I blink into the blackness. It always takes a few days for my eyes to accept to this utterly predictable yet still constantly surprising shift in seasons.

Christmas Gag: Birota, the miracle drug for your personal well-being

With the falling temperatures and the sun disappearing early, it's natural to catch oneself looking for excuses to avoid long distances or only leave the flat when necessary. Once personal idleness meets Christmas and its many family dinners, it's accomplished: the couch potato is born.

Bike Citizens on Tour in the US

Follow our co-founder Andreas Stückl and Paul Mayer on their tour through the US. They'll make three stops in 16 days: New York City, Interbike Expo in Las Vegas and the Nacto conference in Seattle. See the US through their eyes. Enjoy your rides - they will do it for sure!

Cultural differences – Or how to transport goods?

Different countries, different customs. This also rings true for the loads carries by bike and sometimes also for the number of people riding it. Many things are allowed, some things are forbidden and now and then some things that don’t quite fit, are made to fit. The cultural differences are surprising.

First Cargo Bike Speed Record Shows the Impossible

September marked the first attempt of a speed record on a cargo bike, which was held in Denmark and conducted by the cult cargo bike brand "Bullitt". Jim Slade from Larry vs. Harry was part of it and now recalls this day for us.

The Sperm Bike – Sperm Cells Cycle to the Egg in Copenhagen

Cycling in Copenhagen is a little like the “Who’s who?” of bike couriers. Cycling culture is an integral part of city culture here. Around 55% of people in Copenhagen use their bike on a daily basis, and there is scarcely anything that cannot be done or reached by bike.

Eurobike Award 2015: What are the “must have” innovations of the year?

Each year in August the hippest product innovations in the bicycle scene are honored with the Eurobike Award at Lake Constance. Yesterday it happened again. The outstanding innovations, from an inner tube to an App for cyclists, can be seen at the Eurobike Show until the 29th of August.