Bicycle lift Trampe

Hilly cities normally have a low share of cycling. How come that Trondheim, the third largest city of Norway, has the highest share of cycling compared to all the other Norwegian cities?
One of the most important infrastructure elements is the bicycle lift Trampe. Since the opening in 1993, it's pushed more than 220 000 cyclist up the very steep hill BBrubakken in the historical heritage part of the city center. Have a look at this video and at the link below.



www.trampe.no

Velo City 2010

Velo-city Global 2010 - Different Gears, Same Destination
World’s largest Global Conference on Cycling
Copenhagen, June 22-25, 2010

The first ever VELO-CITY GLOBAL 2010, a conference that brings together cycling experts, city planners, decision makers, NGOs and researchers from all over the world to discuss the potential and challenges of cycling.

Congestion, obesity, climate change and quality of life in the cities are important global issues. Cycling has a vital role to play in tackling these problems and in improving the climate and quality of life in the cities.

Velo-city 2010

Bicycle Parking Boat

All kinds of creative solutions exist to stimulate the use of the bicycle. Such as the bicycle parking boat! Many examples are collected and presented by the Centre of expertise on bicycle policy. For more information have a look at:
www.fietsberaad.nl

Bicycle Parking Tower

The more we cycle, the more bicycles we will need to park. Some innovative sollutions can be found around the world. Check out this parking tower at Amsterdam Central Station!


Picture: Martijn Kleimeer

World Record - 31st March

The 31st of march the whole of the Netherlands will make a world effort try to get everyone on their bikes. The NISB (Dutch Institute for Sports and Movement) and the Dutch Cycling Union are coordinating an effort to get all dutch on their bikes for at least half a hour. Ofcourse, people outside of the Netherlands are also welcome to join ;-)
More information on: www.heelnederlandfietst.nl