Winter cycling is often thought of as something of an extreme sport. Images of tough people in full gear, riding in snow and slush, easily come to mind. It is surely not something for the faint-hearted? This view of winter cycling has been repeatedly proven wrong by Oulu, a city in the north of Finland, […]
What makes Oulu the winter cycling capital of the world? Read More »
Cycling has a key role in Helsinki city’s strategic development. The city is investing large amounts of resources for cycling and pedestrian infrastructure projects, and the city is becoming more cyclist and pedestrian friendly each year. As a result of these investments the modal share of cycling trips has risen from 11 % in 2014
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Ever since the introduction of the first bicycles in the end of the 19th century on the streets of Helsinki, cycling has been an integral part of Finnish culture. As in many other European nations the streets in most urban areas are designed with cycling in mind and have dedicated bicycle infrastructure. Outside the cities
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