Women & Cycling - Making cycling more appealing to all
The National Women's Cycling Convention, York
In Holland 52% of all bicycle trips are made by women, whilst in the UK women account for just 27% of cycle commutes.
In order to encourage more UK cycling, Transport Planners and engineers must design and promote cycling facilities that appeal universally to both women and men.
Unfortunately, women remain under-represented within the majority of transport planning and engineering teams who design the cycling facilities on our roads.
Women are also under-represented in the cycle industry, and the retail environment for bicycles could be improved to better cater for women.
This event in York will focus on addressing the percieved barriers and obstacles to cycling in Britain: featuring presentations, roundtable workshops and discussion about the current projects, campaigns and research.
Those in involved in the promotion, design and delivery of UK cycling infrastructure are encouraged to attend and help make our routes appeal universally.
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