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My double life as a bike courier

“You can’t be a bike courier with an academic title.” It still makes me smile when I think about what my tax consultant once said when I told him that I would be adding a second income to my work as a freelance journalist.

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!

Folding bikes: Small revolutionary of urban mobility

Folding bikes have the potential to positively influence urban mobility, particularly commuter traffic. The image of a rickety, camping-style curiosity no longer applies thanks to the new models: On-site inspection.

Why does riding a bike make us feel so good?

Cycling has always made me happy. I can’t remember much about my first bike, but getting the second, a shiny silver and red BMX wonder, which arrived one Christmas, was easily the highlight of my childhood. I rode the whole time with friends after school and in the holidays. And it was always sunny. OK, that last part might not be true but it’s difficult for my brain to generate a negative cycling memory.

Box Bike Helsinki: Cargo Bikes Made by Youngsters

Markus Seppälä, project manager at Box Bike Helsinki, recently started a cargo bike project making cargo bikes more attractive for teenagers in Helsinki. In this article he shared the progress of this great project with us:

Velo-city 2016 Taipeh – From Bicycle Industry powerhouse to cycling paradise

Rory Mcmullan, UK City Agent at Bike Citizens, was at the Velo-city 2016 in Taipei. Here is what the cycling advocate reported about the bicycle fair.

A cycle race through a gallery? Berlin Bicycle Week announces first Altbaukriterium in Berlin

Cycling is an essential part of life in Berlin. The seventh edition of the Berliner Fahrradschau, the largest cycling lifestyle show in the world and part of the Berlin Bicycle Week, takes place from 18-20 March. With well-known designers from the bike fashion industry, leading producers of exclusive accessories and trailblazing companies presenting their latest trends and innovations, the hearts of cycling enthusiasts are sure to beat faster.

Velo-city Global 2016 – Evolution of Cycling

The Velo-city Global conference 2016 in Taipei tells the remarkable story of how collaboration between industry, civil society and administration can shape a cycling city. The programme of Velo-city Global 2016 Taipei, launched by a bicycle tour with over 2000 participants led by Taipei’s Mayor, will bring together all aspects of cycling right before Taipei Cycle Show 2016.

The Most Important Bike Fairs 2016

After a very exciting bike fair year 2015, we Bike Citizens can’t wait to visit the bike fairs 2016. At the bike fairs 2016 innovations and new prodocuts, which will be the must-haves of next years bike scene, are presentet. ...

Road Traffic: How to Interact Appropriately

Ralf Risser, university lecturer in research for traffic planning and managing director of Factum Traffic and Social Analysis, discusses potential conflict situations in road traffic and gives some helpful tips about traffic communication.