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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.

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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.

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!

What does a prison, the international cycling community and Hollywood have in common? 800,000 Finns

From rags to riches. Or better still: From smartphone holder to blockbuster gadget! The Finn “Made in Austria” has made a splash worldwide and not just with cyclists.

Graz.Tokyo #2: Two guys – twelve countries – one plan and a thousand adventures

Graz to Tokyo by bike: it’s an ambitious plan - especially for two young men who to date haven’t even clocked up a total of 500 kilometres on a bicycle between them. Perhaps that’s a prerequisite for rushing headlong into a dream of complete freedom on two wheels. Let the adventure begin...

Transcontinental Race: Team 255 – two women between myth and feasibility

Beautiful and brutal: the Transcontinental Race is the self-supported ultra-distance cycling race across Europe. Between myth and feasibility and in the midst of the hot summer of 2018, the first women's team masters the mighty ‘Race Across Europe’ within the time limit. Johanna Jahnke and Marion Dziwnik - Team 255 - in an interview about 15 days in the saddle, 4,000 kilometres, 35,000 vertical metres climbed and ‘proper’ challenges
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Events & Bike Culture

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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The Copenhagen Bike Retreat – 11 reasons for visiting the Danish capital and calm your inner streets

The Copenhagen Bike Retreat is the perfect break for distressed urban cyclists as well as passionate bike commuters, couriers and pedaling families. It’s about calming down and enjoy „hygge“ cycling life in one of the best cycling cities worldwide. Find out now if you need a Copenhagen Bike Retreat!

Commemorating the Kindertransport – From Berlin to London by bike

Bringázz a munkába! Hungary is cycling to work

The Hungarian bike to work campaign has been relaunched in 2018 after a short break in the past few years. Now the campaign has been fitted with the Bike Citizens app, with which participant can win prizes just by logging into the app and cycling at least 50% of their individual work days to work.
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Politics & Urban planning

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.

Magyar Kerékpárosklub / Hungarian Cyclists Club – Every kilometre on the bike counts!

Under the heading “bike-friendly future”, the Magyar Kerékpárosklub, also known as the Hungarian Cyclists‘ Club (HCC) has been actively engaged on behalf of cycling in urban areas in Hungary since the mid 2000’s with a wide range of campaigns and events. The aim of the Hungarian Cyclists‘ Club is to encourage people to think and motivate them to cycle. One good example: The Bike2Work campaign which started in May again.

The renaissance of the cargo bike #1: Why are these bikes booming? A calibration of the trend

In this three-part series, Bike Citizens provides an overview of the trend topic of cargo bikes: fact checks and information on models, buyers’ premiums and financing, as well as rental bikes, infrastructure and bike parking. An interview with an expert for those of us who (want to) use our bikes as a means of transport!

The smart city of the future – Cologne launches the “Smart Bicycle Traffic Challenge”

There’s a parade and the whole city centre is one big traffic jam? A overflowing underpass and no way through? Pop-up building sites adding unexpected detours? No problem for the smart city of the future: the "Smart Mobility Platform" provides real-time information. This is the vision of one Portuguese company. The EU is supporting the project. Cologne is the test site. At the heart of it all: Bike Citizens’ expertise and bike navigation app!
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Gear & Fashion

Green, green, green is the colour I like to wear the most! Sustainable fashion for cyclists

We are cyclists. We love being outside on our bikes. The next “outdoors” event is already waiting for us between the urban jungle and the remotest corners of the planet. As a result, the weather conditions and appropriate clothing play a very important role: Functional, breathable and waterproof is a MUST. At best, “our second skin” will find a balance between sporty-functional and stylish. But: How functional does it have to be? How sustainable is fashion for cyclists?

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

Folding bikes are no longer a big secret. They guarantee mobility in the urban space. However: How should folding bike users actually behave? Find out with the world’s first book of folding bike etiquette for considerate, mobile togetherness!

Which cycling shoes would suit me the best?

Whether you are on the way to an appointment or meeting friends in the park, your outfit needs to be just right. The right footwear is naturally a key element of any stylish outfit. People who ride their bikes every day will certainly have asked themselves at some point whether such a thing really exists. Is there such a thing as the ‘right’ shoe for cycling in the city? Bike Citizens has asked around and has compiled a list of the most important points to consider.

Hamburg embraces the multi-mobile age by promoting cycling and introducing the Bike Benefit System

Hamburg has served as an international transport hub and embodied the concept of mobility since time immemorial. The city consistently focuses on adopting a future-oriented mobility mix. The system devised by the "Bündnis für den Radverkehr" (Alliance for Cycling) which was founded in 2016, represents a commitment to promote cycling and improve quality of life in and around the city. This is why Hamburg is now working with Bike Citizens to promote the benefits of cycling using the mantras: Bike Benefit! Get cycling! It’s worth it!
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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.

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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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Why sweat and rain should be no barrier to cycling to work

How to deal with the mass transportation of residents and workers is one of the biggest challenges faced by major towns and cities across the globe. Roads are gridlocked, pollution levels are high, and public transport is often underwhelming and underfunded. The solution, it is often said, lies in getting more people to travel by bicycle—particularly at peak times.
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Routes & Travel

Graz.Tokyo #1: Fulfill your dreams and do some bike travel

Cycle 14,000 kilometres half way around the world, with not much bicycle touring experience? This is what Fabio and Elias from Austria are planning. In “Part #1" of the bike adventure series, Elias and Fabio explain why they are “really” doing this bike travel.

Join Bike Citizens’ Winter Cycling Fun to get through winter healthier, fitter and happier

In the coldest season of the year nothing impresses more than winter wonderland. Cycling in the chilly winter can, arguably, be more charming than on hot summer days. Whether it is a cold clear crisp sunny day, streets are covered with fog or snow covered paths – cycling in winter is definitely an experience. Using winter proof equipment and tires, as well as good lights there is no reason to spare your beloved bicycle during the colder season. Au contraire, by joining the Bike Citizens Winter Challenges you will experience how much fun cycling can be during winter! Apart from the fun factor, the outdoor activity strengthens your immune system, activates your body‘s defense and keeps you strong and fit.

Bike Citizens Guide to Budapest 
- Explore Hungary’s capital by bike

Budapest is not just the capital of Hungary, the city on the Danube is also one of the fastest-growing cycling cities in Europe. The Bike Citizens Guide to Budapest gives tips for a short break for bike-enthusiasts and reveals the community’s secret hot spots. Everything you need to know about Budapest bike culture, compact and in-brief!

Think global. Stay local: Three families holiday in the Uckermark

Breaks from everyday life are important. Since the noughties, there has been an unspoken consensus about holidays: the farther away, and the cheaper, the better. Yet paradise is often waiting on our doorsteps. Bike Citizens Berlin spent a few days testing regional holidays, catching a total of zero flights to get to the outskirts of Berlin: the Uckermark!
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