Cities and regions which have been awarded the UCI Bike City or Region label are true cycling pioneers – combing a strategy for elite cycling events and everyday cycling promotion. By Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) The UCI Bike City & Region lab… Read more

The Island of Fyn, which was awarded the UCI Bike Region label in 2017, is a prime example of a Danish region utilizing elite cycling as a tool to drive greater everyday cycling among tourists and locals alike with its Bike Island Fyn strategy. By Un… Read more

Competitive and utility cycling are sometimes perceived as belonging to two different worlds. Nevertheless, elite cycling events also have a wider objective of supporting the development of cycling in all forms, and important alliances and collaborat… Read more

A survey of cyclist casualties cannot be based solely on police records. Unfortunately, cyclist casualty rates are not falling, largely owing to cars. Accidents occur primarily at intersections, and mostly on weekdays during the summer months. Those… Read more

Design can create better cycling solutions and attractive urban spaces, but there must be no compromise on road user understanding and traffic safety. In particular cycle track bridges with the right design can be excellent landmarks in cities and pr… Read more

Estimating the correct cost is important. There will be considerable uncertainty during the preliminary stages, but as the project moves on from the planning stage to the final construction, uncertainty is reduced. If it turns out that funding is ins… Read more

The construction product should be planned with a view to creating investment and drawing up a tender.  Planners should decide whether it’s a good idea to implement general traffic safety measures en masse with an option for carrying out specific sol… Read more

The choice of materials is crucial both for aesthetic reasons and so road users know where to go. In addition, the type of construction is crucial for the infrastructure’s long term durability, and whether it’s still attractive several years along th… Read more

Traffic safety must be up to standard, and one way of ensuring this is by an impartial traffic safety audit. You can start by doing a bicycle inspection yourself. Calculating cyclist service levels can also be part of the project planning. By Troels… Read more

The correct intersection solution is crucial for cyclist comfort and safety. There are a number of detail solutions that make cycling easier without compromising on safety. Many of these are good, standard solutions. By Troels Anderen, Odense Municip… Read more