Links of the day – June 14, 2011
High-tech cycling clothes – Los Angeles Times
Cyclists no longer have to arrive at their destination looking like a wet rag and needing a shower. As more people take to commuting and traveling by bike — for both health and environmental reasons — some clothing companies are stepping up, offering office-ready clothes that don’t have to be wrung out upon arrival.
Streetsblog San Francisco » Danish Architect Jan Gehl on Cities for People: The Safe City
Feeling safe is crucial if we hope to have people embrace city space. In general, life and people themselves make the city more inviting and safe in terms of both experienced and perceived security.
The many dangers of rural cycling | Bike blog | Environment | guardian.co.uk
Tranquil and beautiful though it is, cycling in the countryside can be pretty hairy with all the unpredictable drivers and animals.
Britons unmoved by pro-cycling campaigns | Life and style | The Guardian
Most regard bicycles not as legitimate form of transport but as children’s toys or preserve of hobbyists, research finds.
A carbon neutral Copenhagen by 2025 – Breaking News Videos from CNN.com
CNN’s Richard Quest looks into Copenhagen’s bid to become the world’s first carbon neutral city by 2025.
Radtouren und Radwege in Dänemark
Ob allein, in der Gruppe oder mit der ganzem Familie – das flache Dänemark eignet sich hervorragend für Radtouren. Wo Sie Fahrräder ausleihen können und wo Sie die besten Radwege und Touren finden, lesen Sie hier.
How transport could regenerate Blackpool | UK news | guardian.co.uk
Among the ideas are the expansion of a cycle hire scheme, car sharing and charging points for electric vehicles in all the town’s car parks.
Bike-Share Schemes Shift Into High Gear | National Geographic
Hold onto your helmets, city dwellers. It’s the summer of bike sharing. Around the world, cycle-hire operators are rolling out bicycles that were tucked away for the cold and rainy months. Hundreds of new bikes and docking stations will join existing fleets, while many more cities, from Kailua to Tel Aviv to the Big Apple are joining the bike-sharing wave for the first time.
Berlin bike demo marks World Environment Day – Press TV News
Great bike parade in Berlin.
Category: Press Cuttings from around the world
