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Solutions for Better Biking at Cyclehack
It is midday in the headquarters of the ASBL CyCLO, quai des Charbonnages in Molenbeek. It is day two of Cyclehack 2017, a worldwide event for thinking and action about bicycles and mobility. For three days, in 30 cities, do-it-yourselfers, designers, mechanics and cyclists come together to seek solutions to improve bicycle traffic. Small groups have been formed, each working in a corner on a project to be presented at the end of the weekend. On the floor above, in the middle of the CyCLO offices, twenty or so orange and green posters dangle from the ceiling. ‘The orange ones show...
The Ambassador on Two Wheels
Aurélie Willems is the General Secretary and spokesperson for GRACQ, the association that assembles and represents the French-speaking cyclists. Promoting cyclists in Brussels is not a lost cause: over the past few years the number of people on bikes has grown continually and political o...
Tandem, the Cafe Where Bicycles Unite, Has Been Launched
Just a short ride from the Place Jourdan in Etterbeek, at the heart of the Felix Hap Park, known for its quiet and calm, Florent and Céline, a Brussels couple, have opened their own temporary pub dedicated to bicycles. Since late July ‘Tandem’ welcomes cyclists and passers-by alike for tea, sandw...
Two Wheels on the Ground
Isabelle Bulthez is the director of the association Pro Velo. Its mission is to facilitate and reinforce the transition towards cycling through a positive, practical and convivial approach At the helm of one of the country’s largest cyclist organisations, Isabelle Bulthez does not hide ...
The Multifunctional Box that Fits on Any Cargo Bike
We already knew how polyvalent a cargo bike can be : from child transport to groceries or large packages. A few creative Brussels residents however decided to further multiply the bike’s functions and uses. They have imagined an ingenious system of multifunctional boxes that can be placed on a ca...
The Folding Bike has Convinced Commuters and Brussels Residents Alike
Up to now we saw them regularly in the city’s train stations in the arms of people starting off to work. Even a few years ago they still seemed unusual, catching our attention, but now they are everywhere. The folding bicycle has definitely conquered the city. That commuters appreciate ...
Élise and Manon, two designers who are reinventing the fluorescent vest
It is no longer rare for the Brussels cycling trails to bustle with traffic, enabling us, among other things, to observe a full range of bike accessories. This is how we discovered a somewhat surprising piece of equipment: in a pretty colour with original designs and elegantly cut. Nothing less t...
Once upon a time in Brussels, visiting Brussels by electric bike
At the heart of the Marolles, in the Tanners’ workshops, begins the story of "Once upon a time in Brussels". This dynamic young company has been around since 2012 and decided to focus on guided tours in Brussels. The founder, Virginie, explains how it all started: "I have always lived i...
They carry shovels and spades on their bike
After gardener training, Gil worked for 10 years in a large gardening company. This experience, however, left him dissatisfied. The utensils’ use of gasoline and transport, the noisy equipment, much waste, pesticides, the hours spent in traffic jams ... So many practices that do not align with hi...
Bronxel Tours, guided tours with a devoted Brusseler
It all started 6 years ago with a tour Florent organized for friends. He made them discover the hidden gems of Brussels, taking a lot of pleasure and little by little, deciding to make it his hobby. Florent is a lawyer by training but works in a design office in the world of cycling. He spends hi...
Dali Technic, plumbers who also travel by bike
David and Niels have been plumber/heating specialists for over 10 years. They recently started their own business: Dali Technic. They have two vans for this purpose, essential for transporting heavy equipment such as boilers. Nothing new until now. However, a new vehicle recently came to enlarge ...