I study Cycling ecosystem 2023 highlighted the emergence of the bicycle as the preferred means of transport for 6.3 million tourists in 2022, with a total expenditure estimated at 7.4 billion euros. This trend has the European parliament to launch the Cycling strategy in 2023, an ambitious plan to promote cycling mobility and invest in the associated infrastructure and industrial policy.
Cycling: local challenges and priorities
Despite the growing recognition of the bicycle, safety in Italy for cyclists it is not yet a priority in 42% of the municipalitiesaccording to the report Focus2R from Legambiente. This sometimes politicized problem requires joint interventions from producers, companies and government agencies.
The Bike Facilities initiative
Cycling facilitiesa company from Trentino specialized in the promotion of microelectric mobilityhe commits to solve the challenges of safety and bicycle mobility.
Their recent project, Cycling stationaims to create any type of business “bicycle friendly”thus facilitating the construction of cycling infrastructure.
Fabio Toccolifounder of Bike Facilities, states that «More and more people are choosing where to spend their leisure time based on the number of cycle-friendly accommodations and cycle tourism infrastructure an area offers. This is a need that arises from customers, but to which companies, institutions and all commercial activities must be prepared to respond. The idea of the Bike Station was born precisely to facilitate the opening of shops, hotels, workshops, bars and restaurants for the cycling world».
Introducing Bike Station
Bike Station is an innovative and sustainable solution, made from recyclable steel containers. Equipped with tailor-made furniture and accessories such as e-bike charging points, the structure is designed to adapt to the needs of different businesses, from small businesses to large hotels.
Bicycle: simplicity and versatility
The installation of Bike Station it goes quickly and does not require complicated building permitsbut only permits for the temporary occupation of public land. The photovoltaic energy option allows the structure to be independent of the electricity grid.
Commitment to sustainability
Bike Facilities is committed to environmental sustainability by using shipping containers “first voyage” and recycled materials for the production of Bike Station. This approach reduces environmental impact and promotes the reduction of polluting materials.
Cycling ecosystem: conclusions
Bike Station presentation an important innovation in the field of bicycle mobility, which offers practical and sustainable solutions to promote cycling culture. The efforts of companies like Bike Facilities show how innovation can drive change towards a more sustainable and bicycle-friendly future.
