• Cycling is fun and cycling makes people happy. Cyclists have perspective. Cyclists are seen. Cyclists meet their friends in the streets.
  • Cycling is cool. A bicycle does not protect from rain, sun, cold, warmth or wind.
  • School children like cycling. Cycling to school means independence and autonomy.
  • Many people do not have enough occasions for exercise in their job and daily life. Cycling to work guarantees a certain amount of physical exercise and does not cost any extra time or money.
  • For many people, cycling in their spare time often is the first step towards cycling regularly.
  • Attractive cycling routes are the keys to encourage people to cycle. A cycling route does not automatically mean a cycling path.
  • There are many reasons why bike parking is a very important issue when encouraging cycling.
  • In combination with public transport, cyclists can cover long distances and reach many more destinations.
  • Signs are important to find a destination in an unknown city or area until you get used to a route.
  • Information about cycling is important forcyclists and non-cyclists.
  • A cycling map is an important instrument for information. People use it to orient themselves on their way or to plan their route beforehand.
  • Know your starting point to notice progress. To improve the conditions for cycling it is important to know the present situation.
  • Together we are strong. Cooperation brings forward all participating partners.
  • Broaden your mind. It is very useful to visit other cities, which are more advanced in cycling issues.
  • Cyclists promote themselves, but cycling needs energy and motivation. Promotion is important in bringing cycling forward in your city and region, and to motivate more people to get on the bicycle.
  • A cycling policy can be organized or just happen in different directions: Top down or bottom up.
  • 22 Partners within the Baltic Sea Cycling project
  • Nowadays cars congest the cities and stand in their own way. It is high time for changing minds and becoming active.