This document discusses the benefits of cycling for transportation. It notes that a study found cyclists have higher levels of well-being than other commuters. Some benefits of cycling mentioned include being happier, healthier, cheaper and less stressful than driving. The document also addresses common myths about cycling and provides recommendations for safe and effective cycling. It concludes by suggesting short actions people can take to incorporate more cycling into their daily transportation and encourages lobbying for better cycling infrastructure.

1. Photo: Mikael Colville-Andersen ©
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2. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang we love you.
And our pretty Chitty Bang Bang loves us, too.
High, low, anywhere we go
On Chitty Chitty we depend
Our fine four-fendered friend.
it began with a bang!

3. ..but what happened to our
cities?

4. and our bodies?

5. benefits of cycling

6. A study by Ph.D candidate Oliver Smith at Portland
State University found that, of all types of
happier
commuters, those who travel by bike rank the
highest on measures of well-being.
Image: Bike Portland

7. more chic

8. healthier

9. source: www.copenhagenize.com
cleaner & quieter

10. cheaper

11. less stressful

12. less space

13. cycling is dangerous
it’s too hilly in Madrid
Madrid is too big
you need to dress like Contador
cycling is a sport
only for kids and young people
common myths

14. Seville Copenhagen
Groningen Barcelona
liveable cities

15. source: www.aviewfromthecyclepa th.com
liveable dutch design

16. biking in Boadilla

17. make short journeys by bike!

18. combine public transport

19. respect the speed limit!

20. style-over- make eye beware
speed contact roundabouts
avoid
good lights good lock
pavements
recommendations

21. conclusions

22. try your bike for 1 short journey
think before jumping into your car
respect the speed limit (40km/h)
lobby your council for adequate cycle
infrastructure
sign 30km/h European Citizens
Initiative (http://es.30kmh.eu)
what can you do?

23. English Spanish
i. copenhagenize.com i. conbici
ii. a view from the cycle path ii. pedalibre
iii. bike belles (sustrans) iii. plano de calles tranquilas
iv. cycle chic para ir en bici por Madrid
i. printable map
v. cycling with children
ii. smartphone GPS enabled
(sustrans)
app
iv. i love bicis
v. por pozuelo con pedales
resources

24. thanks!
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25. Photo: Mikael Colville-Andersen ©
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26. porpozueloconpedales.blogspot.com
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