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Jun
On May 31st 2010, the very first bicycle-themed post appeared on This Big City. Since then, we haven’t looked back, publishing a broad range of bicycle-related content. Here are nine of the best. Read more
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25
Jun
Researchers from Moi University in Kenya have designed an electric motorbike which runs on batteries charged by solar PV. The first motorbikes could be on the roads as early as mid-2012. Read more
24
JunCan Cycling Help Boost the Tourism Industry?
by Rachel Smith
Times have changed, and people demand more from their holidays. Could bicycle tourism be the answer, providing environmentally sustainable experiences whilst simultaneously boosting the tourism industry all over the world? Read more
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JunThe Future of Bike Sharing Schemes in the United States
by Theodore Brown
Bike sharing schemes in the United States are yet to reach the scale of their Canadian and European equivalents. However, with New York and San Francisco considering ambitious plans, what does the future hold for American cycle hire? Read more
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JunItalians Love their Cars, but in Modena, the Bicycle Reigns
by Lorenza Casini
In a city just miles from the birthplace of the Ferrari, bicycles rule the streets, proving that older cities can be ideal venues for everyday bicycle use. Read more
23
Jun
Despite some segregated bicycle lanes in outer Warsaw, cyclists are poorly catered for in the Polish capital. Facilities in the city centre are almost non-existant, with cars instead taking over the multi-lane roads. Read more
22
JunKeeping it Chic on Two Wheels: Fashion and Cycling in London
by Jools Walker
London is one of the most fashionable cities in the world, and with half a million journeys made by bicycle each day, it's no surprise that keeping it stylish while cycling is becoming a fashion movement in its own right.
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22
Jun
Los Angeles may have made some mistakes when it began introducing separated bike lanes, but it's not too late to rectify them. Learning from New York's success on 9th Avenue would be a great place to begin. Read more
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