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Virtuous Cycle is a place to give a shout out to the changemakers using bikes/cycling/multimodal transport to create a better world. Created by John Kim.

Los Angeles, CA
Joined November 2018
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ZADD AUTOMOTIVE: INDIA’S FIRST ELECTRIC UTILITY BIKE A #Chandigarh based mobility startup #ZADD Automotive has a solution for hyperlocal businesses and last mile commute with personal mobility. #cargobikes @littlebigfred @AndreaLearned @Brandon_Lust bit.ly/3agS6fl
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Byron Williams was killed while riding his bike, not due to traffic violence but at the hands of police. When we say "safe streets for everyone" it has to mean more than bike lanes and can't include "enforcement" in ways we previously understood. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/whe…
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A year and a half after its construction, the millionth bicycle passage was recorded on the world's first PlasticRoad in @gemeentezwolle. Made with 1,000 kilos of recycled plastic, the prefabricated path was constructed in 2018 in the Overijssel capital. dutchnews.nl/news/2020/05/re…
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On two wheels, health workers travel farther to spread accurate information on COVID-19 warning signs and dispel misinformation. bit.ly/3fI1TxA #powerofbicycles
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“It’s not about making the people who are already riding slightly more safe or comfortable, it’s about welcoming new people into cycling and encouraging more to give it a try.” Ten questions from @virtcyc about how we're using cycling as a force for good: virtuouscycle.home.blog/2020…
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"I’ve really focused on systemic change to the street rather than individual behavior because people will make a choice only if it’s practical and it’s comfortable and attractive". Explains @modacitylife in a chat with @virtcyc Full interview👇 virtuouscycle.home.blog/2020…
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So nearly 80% of Uber trips are under 10 miles. 91% are under 20 miles. #twoandtwenty #milestogo
Uber believes their current micro fleet of ebikes and scooters can displace trips under 3 miles. 46% of Uber's rides are under 3 miles 👀
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“I’m inspired by seeing what people do with Salsa products. It’s cool to see consumers out on awesome adventures and having crazy experiences with our bikes.” Learn more below about Leif Erickson, Industrial Designer at QBP. . . . . Industrial designers … ift.tt/2ZZaAOI
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The @EuCyclistsFed is looking for a new Secretary General to lead the #ECF team and the #cyclists organisations of Europe in a decade of great challenges and opportunities. If you have a vision of this future, apply by the end of September! ecf.com/sites/ecf.com/files/…
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We love this awesome illustration from @RWJF about equity.
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What are you doing to use cycling as a force for good? What can people do to help? Find out how the founder and CEO of Xtracycle, Ross, answers these & more in this short but sweet interview w/ our friends over at @virtcyc buff.ly/2A9NtT4
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Named after Black world champion cyclist Marshall "Major" Taylor, the Major Taylor Project empowers more than 500 youth in King and Pierce Counties. Want to make an impact elevating leaders in this program? Come work for us. The MTP Project is hiring: cascade.org/about/jobs
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What a good day we had with Bicycle mayor of Cape Town in Stellenbosch today! Lebogang Mokwena is on the left. CEO of Visit.Stellenbosch, Jeanneret Momberg is on far right. Coetzeenburg homestead and Stellenboschberg In background.
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We want Amazon to commit to zero emissions by 2030 and pilot electric vehicles first in communities most impacted by pollution. We should be leaders reaching zero first, not sliding in at the last moment. Pledge to walk out with us: bit.ly/amznwalkout
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The owner of Jimmy Johns is a repeat offender. Feel free to stop buying his sandwiches and funding his inhumane exploits.
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