Presentation given at the Escuela Oficial de Idiomas in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain on 12 February 2013.
The presentation was given to speakers of English as a Second Language. The primary purpose of the session was for students to practise their English listening skills and learn some new vocab.
The topic of the presentation was cycling as a mode of transport in Pozuelo.
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10. A
study
by
Ph.D
candidate
Oliver
Smith
at
Portland
State
University
found
that,
of
all
types
of
commuters,
those
who
travel
by
bike
rank
the
highest
on
measures
of
well-‐being.
Image:
Bike
Portland
happier
16. cycling is dangerous
it’s too hilly in Pozuelo!
Madrid is too big
you need to dress like
Contador
cycling is a sport
only for kids and young people
common myths
27. try your bike for 1 short journey
think before jumping into your car
respect the speed limit (40km/h)
lobby town hall for adequate cycle
infrastructure
sign 30km/h European Citizens
Initiative (http://es.30kmh.eu)
what can you do?
28. English
i. copenhagenize.com
ii. a view from the cycle
path
iii. bike belles (sustrans)
iv. cycle chic
v. cycling with children
(sustrans)
vi. Cycling
in
Skirts
and
Dresses
Spanish
i. conbici
ii. pedalibre
iii. plano de calles tranquilas
para ir en bici por Madrid
i.
ii.
printable map
smartphone GPS enabled
app
iv. i love bicis
v. por pozuelo con pedales
resources