Cycling has always been a popular activity of people in many regions. However, over the last few years cycling tourism has been boosted extensively. For some alpine resorts, cycling has been a life saver counterbalancing warm winters and revenue loss. Even the recent Olympic Games made its mark in the world of cycling.
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ALPINE REGION IS WARMING-UP AND AUSTRIA TURNS TO MOUNTAIN BIKING
Mountain bikers rush to the cable cars to go up the mountain at one of Austria's top Alpine resorts. They load their bikes onto racks usually reserved for skis.
Leogang-Saalbach is one of many Alpine resorts focusing on warm-weather activities in response to rising temperatures and dwindling snow in Austria. Bikers from all over Europe are coming to the Salzburg region in western Austria to race down the steep slopes.
Oliver Fritz, a senior economist at the Austrian Institute of Economic Resea...
WESTERN BALKANS: NEW EUROPEAN BIKE PATH LINKS 8 COUNTRIES
A month ago, a new European bike path was opened to the public, linking eight countries and becoming one of the most significant infrastructure initiatives on the continent. This path runs through the Western Balkans region and aims to promote bicycle tourism and strengthen the connection between these countries. The bike path improves sustainable mobility and boosts the local economy by attracting cyclists from around Europe.
The new Trans Dinarica, stretching almost 5,000 kilometers, connects...
TOP BENEFITS OF CYCLING
Cycling has become a popular summer activity, inspiring many people to pedal around and explore new places. Its versatility as a complete physical activity not only combats a sedentary lifestyle but also opens up possibilities for improving physical and mental conditions.
Benefits of Riding a Bike
Accessible to all, cycling is considered one of the most comprehensive physical activities. It offers various physical and mental health benefits, making it a suitable choice for people of all ages.
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CYCLING'S LEGACY AT THE PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES
After the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Paris slowly returned to normal. The city now boasts 120 kilometers of bike lanes, a convenient legacy of the Olympics. With 400 kilometers of cycle lanes in the Ile-de-France region, cycling has become more accessible and easier for the residents of Ile-de-France. This convenience will be maintained post-Paralympic Games.
All the Olympic and Paralympic sites in the Ile-de-France region, except Villepinte, can be accessed by bike using cycle paths protected f...