cycling
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Power to the pedal
Economic and ecological forces are driving a change in transport, with two-wheeled options on the rise. At Europe's largest trade show, the buzz around electric bikes is causing a stir among traditionalists.
Europe
A call for more creativity in Sweden's architecture, a scheme to get Finnish commuters smiling and the councillor trying to get Lisbon cycling.
Design/Architecture
A revamp for the Warsaw metro, innovative bike mapping in London and a Q & A with analyst Aaron Renn.
Europe
Copenhagen saddles up for the world's biggest urban cycling contest, Russia's "Silicon Valley" gets to live by its own rules, and Istanbul, the call to prayer becomes easier to the ear.
Saddle up
This summer, cycle around the Cyclades in primary colours, checked socks and comfortable pedal shoes and buy a copy of ‘Rouleur’ for something to read on the verge.
Americas
The US embraces pedal power, New York takes to its rivers; plus a cultural haven in Colombia.
On the hop
Riding to and from work is a time for contemplation. It always pays to pack a tote with a few essential elements to guarantee you start and finish the day with a sunny disposition.
Two wheels good
Some 58 per cent of all journeys in Groningen are on a bicycle. Its 180,000 residents own 300,000 bikes. The Dutch city is a manifesto for getting people in the saddle.
