3 Shades of a Bicycle
The Cycling Roundup
This week’s Cycling Roundup, conveniently falling on its third edition, explores three distinct perspectives on the use of a bicycle: the bicycle as a tool for social and cultural identities; as a holistic mobility innovation; and as the extension of the human body. As usual, our selection of articles takes you on a journey through different places, cities, and continents, but we’d always love to hear more! Comment below to share how bicycles are used in your local context. We know that a bicycle has many more shades than just three…
Mobile meeting places to foster social interaction
Bicycle as a tool for social and cultural identities
By Dr. Erik van Marissing, Senior Researcher.
Vikas Bagde on Sustainable Mobility Innovation
Bicycle as a holistic mobility innovation
By Anne Kubo, former intern.
Disappearing Bicycle: Understanding the Bodily Experience of Cycling
Bicycle as the extension of the human body
By Mohammad Nazarpoor, visiting PhD and a cycling activist.
For me, sometimes biking means that after a long day of work, I can cycle on a path close to the beach, enjoying the sea and a beautiful sunset with lots of people cycling, running, and walking—everyone just enjoying the moment. But sometimes, it also means cycling easily on a path during rush hour, watching the cars stuck in traffic.
Love the scenes with mobile meeting places!