AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Next to the prices for e-bike motors (see Bike Europe’s last week report) also the prices for Li-Ion batteries are on the up and up. As of July 1, 2011, FMC (US) and Chemet...
A antiga linha de caminho de ferro que ligava a localidade de Bezerra a Porto de Mós para transporte de carvão vai ser transformada numa ecopista de oito quilómetros.
The blog "Healthy People" revealed an interesting study from the Queensland University of Technology which proves that despite pollution, cycling in the city is good for health.
O Município de Amarante candidatou, recentemente, a Ecopista da Linha do Tâmega, ao 5th European Greenways Award (5º Prémio Europeu de Ecovias), instituído, em 2003, pela Associação Europeia de Ecovias...
Cities are changing as the world undergoes what is likely to be a lengthy period of urbanisation. Architectural and urban design challenges are inevitable, but transport infrastructure will arguably co...
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands – All e-bikes fitted with more powerful electric motors than 250 Watt will likely be faced with very costly type approval & homologation procedures before they can enter the ...
LAS VEGAS, USA - The Interbike International Bicycle Expo and OutDoor Demo will feature many upgrades to enhance the show experience for business visitors for its 30th editions of this event. “A key ch...
BRUSSELS, Belgium – The European Commission announced the start of a complete revision of the existing bicycle safety standards. The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) wants to revise the fol...
BRUSSELS, Belgium – More and more bicycles that are to be sold on the European markets are made in Asia. Despite last year’s poor market conditions and sales in various countries declining, the import ...
TAIPEI, Taiwan – BioLogic, a leader in urban cycling gear, announces an upgraded version of its highly-rated BikeBrain iPhone cycling app. For less than the price of a coffee, users can upgrade in-app ...
MUNICH, Germany - In its third year Bike Expo is showing consistent growth. According to the organization the 2011 edition has already experienced a 26% increase in exhibitor registrations compared to ...
AMSTELVEEN, The Netherlands – After a 2010 sales that totaled to about 180,000 units and a total parc that stands now at over 600,000; the Dutch market for electric bikes is showing no sing’s of satura...
Sibley Bike Depot doesn’t just encourage you to ride a bicycle as your means of transportation …they make sure you have one! And, if you have one, they make sure you know how to maintain and repair it....
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - The international cycling industry can now enter online to win the coveted award. The Eurobike Award will once again be hosted by Messe Friedrichshafen and organized by iF In...
BRUSSEL, Belgium - The controversy on the future regulations for electric bicycles between industry associations COLIBI/COLIPED and the one for cyclists ECF on the one hand and dealer association ETRA ...
BRUSSELS, Belgium – Last week the European Commission published its White Paper on Transport in which it presents ambitious plans for clean mobility in urban areas through a shift to cleaner cars. The ...
ATHENS, Greece – Athens, a city with a growing cycling culture, will see the 2nd Bike Festival this year. It follows the success of last year when this show debuted after the Bike&Run Expo transformed ...
SHANGHAI, China - With the theme “Happy Ride, Happy Life”, the 21st. China International Bicycle & Motor Fair will open up at Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) on May 4-7, 2011.
SEVILLE, Spain – Last Tuesday officials and participants of the Velo-city 2011 conference signed the “Charter of Seville”. An important document and the closing act of the 17th successful international...
2010 was a tough year for many and that is putting it mildly. The overall Picture for Europe is not yet clear, but in looking at what happened to one of the leading bike markets.
It’s never too soon to start enjoying the pleasures of the bicycle, as long as you have the best baby seat to protect your child. The first cycling adventures help to make bonds between parents and chi...
Ecopista da Linha do Tâmega é candidata ao 5th European Greenways Award 2011
O Município de Amarante candidatou, recentemente, a Ecopista da Linha do Tâmega, ao 5th European Greenways Award (5º Prémio Europeu de Ecovias), instituído, em 2003, pela Associação Europeia de Ecovias, criada (em 1998) com o objectivo de realizar um inventário das ecovias, incentivar a sua implementação e estabelecer, a longo prazo, uma rede europeia.
De periodicidade bienal, o European Greenways Award promove exemplos das melhores práticas, destacando a integração das características que melhor definem o conceito de ecovias, designadamente a oferta de vias de comunicação reservadas exclusivamente a deslocações não motorizadas, em condições de conforto, segurança e acessibilidade e destinadas a todas as pessoas (a pé, de bicicleta, patins, cadeira de rodas e similares).
Composto por representantes de instituições europeias e internacionais, o júri irá seleccionar os vencedores, da edição 2011, nas categorias de Prémio de Excelência e de Iniciativas Exemplares.
Na primeira categoria, serão entregues prémios a três ecovias que melhor traduzam o conceito subjacente à infra-estrutura e, ao mesmo tempo, demonstrem pontos fortes peculiares.
Na categoria de Iniciativas Exemplares, o primeiro, segundo e terceiro prémios serão entregues a iniciativas consideradas exemplares em diversas vertentes, nomeadamente instalação, gestão e manutenção (das ecovias), actividades desenvolvidas e respectiva promoção.
Os vencedores serão conhecidos a 8 de Setembro próximo e irão receber um diploma e um troféu simbolizadores dos objectivos seguidos pela Associação Europeia de Ecovias, beneficiando, ainda, de publicidade e divulgação, figurando como exemplos de boas práticas e Know-how, a nível europeu.
A Ecopista da Linha do Tâmega, inaugurada a 30 de Abril, tem suscitado uma grande adesão por parte de residentes e não residentes, de todas as faixas etárias, uma realidade que não passou despercebida à Caravana Visão que, recentemente, passou por Amarante, percorreu o troço (em bicicleta) e divulgou o seu testemunho (http://aeiou.visao.pt/onde-antes-eram-comboios=f605910).
