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The Bike Citizens Cycling App Brand New: What’s Behind the Big Update?

The Bike Citizens cycling app has been guiding many cyclists all over the world for many years. Whether in Europe or overseas, by city bike or speed bike, weekend rides or afternoon tracks no matter, the Bike Citizens app provides the right set amount of features to cover the daily commuting demands of our users.

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Community

Health News: Ten reasons why cycling is (really) good for you

Nowadays, every child knows that cycling is good for health. But how exactly is it beneficial? The "pressedienst-fahrrad" has identified ten reasons and explains how just half an hour of regular cycling positively impacts the body and mind.

Biking In Jerusalem

At a red light, I was waiting aside a motorcyclist I encountered, as we both descended the same hill, he sped it quickly and I joined a few moments later neatly passing the queuing cars. A short conversation ensued, continuing off from the previous intersection. He said he was jealous of the exercise I was getting while biking, I asked him if he’d consider biking but he said he could never bike in Jerusalem.

The Ultimate Guide to Commuting by Bike

Are you thinking about switching from sitting in a car every day to going by bike? Do you have friends who swear by cycling to work in all weathers and rightly ask yourself, “How does that work?” But do you still not have enough information or arguments to make the switch, or have questions that your cycling colleagues couldn’t answer? Then you’ve come to the right place.

The renaissance of the cargo bike #3: Sharing, Financing and modern cities

In this three-part series, Bike Citizens provides an overview of the trending topic of cargo bikes: fact checks and information on models, buyers’ premiums and financing, as well as rental bikes, infrastructure and parking. An interview with an expert for all those who (would like to) use their bikes as a means of transport! (Part 3/3)

Bikes. Roads. Nature: Breathtaking photos of cycling

The photographer Sebastian Hofer / click.inspired explores an intimate dialogue between people, bikes and roads with his pictures. The snapshots in this collection are embedded in a powerful natural setting which simply puts everything into perspective. It’s not just passionate cyclists who lose themselves in these moments in front of the lens. Bike Citizens presents ten of its most breathtaking cycling photos.

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Events & Bike Culture

Kidical Mass – make space! Don’t limit children – limit traffic

Limit traffic. Trust kids! Kidical Mass wants to get the whole of Germany on their bikes. Bike Citizens spoke to the team driving the initiative: a family from Cologne with three children is behind the nationwide campaign

Manu Delago about sandwich boxes, green electricity and cycling adventures on the ReCycling Tour 2021

1,600 kilometres on bikes across Austria – that sounds like an exciting adventure! And if it’s the illustrious group that accompanies the extraordinary musician Manu Delago, along with bandmates and technicians, then it’s sure to be an unforgettable road trip. But it isn’t just about having fun: the crew are blazing a trail in the music industry by using bikes for their whole tour of Austria, including for their instruments and equipment. We caught up with Manu Delago for an interview and looked back at his ReCycling Tour 2021.

Spoke cards – the secret of ominous cards in your bikes spokes

Cycling is Freedom: #BIKEYGEES program teaches (refugee) women in Berlin how to cycle

Every month, #BIKEYGEES e.V. brings together women from all over the world to learn how to cycle in Berlin. Over 600 women have already taken part in the program, learning how to ride a bike and gaining a new sense of freedom in the process. #cyclingisfreedom

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Politics & Urban planning

Cycling is fun! And: Cycling never was that safe in Europe

How safe is cycling? We have all experienced it. You tell someone that you are an urban cyclist and they look at you horrified asking “But isn’t that really dangerous?!” "No! Cycling never was that safe!" says a recently published study from UK. Let's have a closer look.

Bored with your commute? PLAY & BIKE to WORK with Bike Citizens

The daily commute is an everyday reality for millions of people. Keen cyclists have known for years that cycling is a great way to get to work, and right now more and more people are discovering how much fun it can be. In autumn 2020, Bike Citizens will launch the global “Play & Bike to Work Campaign”, which aims to show how cycling can make commuting fun and invigorating – even in the winter. Because no matter where you live, how far you cycle to work every day or how fast you pedal, anyone and everyone can do it!

A cycle network from Big data: How digitisation and the participation of citizens in Styria create the cycle path network of the future

The province of Styria pursues the vision of being a bicycle friendly region. The cycle traffic strategy of the province of Styria helps to achieve the underlying goals. This is also where the cycle network study fits in, which will be prepared in 2019. Its purpose is to ensure that the cycling infrastructure is conceived across borders. You can also contribute to better cycle traffic strategies in the future.

Fridays for future? Cyclists for future! Global bike revolution and changing transport – now!

Cyclists the world over are fighting for the same goals and against the same obstacles. It’s high time for the Fridays for Future global bike revolution. But how? Author Tobias Finger analyses the current situation using two fundamentally different city models: Berlin and Vancouver; and gives cyclists hope, courage and options for action!

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Gear & Fashion

The redefinition of traveling: Do you know the House-Boat-Bike Z-Triton?

The House-Boat-Bike was invented by the Latvia based designer Aigars on his 30.000 kilometres bicycle trip from London to Tokyo. In this interview he talks about the all-in-one amphibian home, the redefinition of traveling and why the House-Boat-Bike is addressing current global challenges as well as simply joy and fun.

woom Boom: An Austrian Children’s Bike achieves Cult Status

You have to look hard to find a family in Austria without a woom bike. If you leave it too late for Christmas or Easter, you’ll be faced with empty shelves in specialist and online retailers – and even though these bikes aren’t much cheaper second-hand, you’ll have to be quick if you want to get hold of one from those markets too. That’s because Austrian children’s bike brand woom has achieved cult status, and deservedly so!

10 Christmas Presents for Cyclists

Do you have keen cyclists among your family and friends? Are you still not sure what to get them for Christmas? Then check out our selection of Christmas gifts for cyclists!

Bicycle Saddle Odyssey – Hunting for the Right Bicycle Saddle during the Pandemic

Purchasing a bicycle saddle and a mattress have more in common then you may think. On top of that, the lockdown is a poor consultant. To learn how to find a saddle that really fits you without trying it out and without professional advice, read on!

Fancy an upgrade in 2021? We’re putting our bikes in a time machine!

There are plenty of components and features that will make your bike a more attractive option throughout 2021. So don’t despair if that new bike you were dreaming of hasn’t worked out, and instead take advantage of the various ways you can upgrade your current bike to suit you.

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Tips & Technology

Love is in the air! Ten spring time tips for a first date with a cyclist

Spring is in the air and passionate cyclists are looking for a partner: The perfect partner shares the same passion for bikes. But: The fewest dating websites algorithms are programmed for this species - there are hardly any blogs or magazines that deal with this topic. Therefore, pressedienst‐fahrrad is showing you what you should know on your first date with a passionate cyclist.

Prepare Now. Pedal on! London tested and approved tips for cycling in autumn and winter

For whatever reason, autumn in London always tends to spark a feeling of existential dread - doubly so if you’re a cyclist. Well, no more I tell ya! Cycling in London in the dark and grey season is still very much doable. Here are my best tips to making it work!

How to do a folding bike – The world’s first folding bike etiquette guide for mobile togetherness

Dr. Bike #1: My girlfriend only likes really big bells. Is that a problem?

“Dear Max, Thank you for your question. Lots of young people at your age wonder whether their bell is big enough or if their partner likes it. After all, they do come in all shapes and sizes: small ones, big ones, thick ones, loud ones, quiet ones, pierced ones and colourful ones. Perhaps your girlfriend has spent a few more hours in the saddle than you have and thinks that big bells are easier to see and hear. But actually that’s not always the case. Small bells can also be surprisingly loud. The important thing is that they ring properly and that you can be heard. What they look like or what colour they are is really not as important as you might think, you’ll realise this over time. I hope that you and your girlfriend continue having fun ringing your bells and enjoy lots of new experiences. Enjoy your rides, your Dr. Bike.”

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Routes & Travel

Bike Citizens Guide to Milan – Cycling through Nature, Culture and Amore

Past deserted factory sites and recently built districts up to the cathedral and on towards the large canal that leads cyclists up to the city gates: those who enjoy lively, urban life will love Milan by bike. The best time to visit the northern Italian City is from March to June and September to November.

On holiday with a folding bike: How “small bikes” are redefining cycling trips

When you hear the words "cycling trip" you normally think of a lot of luggage on big touring bikes. On hearing “folding bike” you think about small bikes in the city. However, travelling and holidays are extremely comfortable on and with a folding bike. It opens up new horizons for holidaymakers, as it offers opportunities that big bicycles do not, whether it be for a weekend trip or for a long journey. Bike Citizens know which!

Graz-Tokyo #3: Biketravel Diary – Pushing the limits on Russian soil

Biketravel trough the Ukraine to Russia. It’s a relatively small segment of Elias and Fabio’s itinerary, yet it may be the most critical stage of the project, at least as far as time and emotional tension are concerned. So far it’s gone off without a hitch, their Austrian passports opening doors and hearts in Romania, Moldova and the Ukraine. Approaching the Russian border, however, the two young men from Graz are visited not just by the area’s notorious bad weather, but also a healthy dose of trepidation.

Bike Citizens Guide to London

London is iconic, without doubt. Its role over the last two thousand years has made it one of the world’s most culturally divers cities. Cycling through the capital of United Kingdom is fun as well as charming and challenging– and worth every mile for both tourists and citizens.

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