Who We Are:
At Cycling Cities, we share the stories of how and why some cities have become the world’s most sustainable and functional bicycle capitals. As a non-profit organization, our mission is to empower historians, cycling advocates, and authors to bring these stories to the world. Together, we aim to create an intercontinental network of expertise, providing local solutions to global challenges.
The Project:
We are excited to introduce a groundbreaking book that charts the history of 17 cities across Africa, from Aba to Zomba, including Cairo and Cape Town. This book is more than just a collection of stories; it's a tool for sustainable change on the beautiful continent of Africa. By bringing together voices and minds from across Africa and Europe, we aim to highlight the rich history of cycling in Africa and its potential to shape a sustainable future.
Why This Matters:
While neocolonial powers push for a future dominated by expensive, next-generation electric cars, Africans have long been pioneers of sustainable mobility. For over a century, Africans have adopted and adapted cycling to meet regional needs, offering a model of personal autonomy and sustainability within colonial and postcolonial contexts. This history, often overlooked, holds the key to practical, sustainable futures that the entire world can learn from. Our book gives African voices the platform they deserve to tell these stories—stories that the world urgently needs to hear.
How Your Support Helps:
By supporting our project, you are directly helping to bring their critical research into the public eye. Every donation helps us provide important learning materials to libraries and schools in our partner cities, promoting the idea of sustainable, bike-friendly communities. Together, we can create cycling-friendly neighborhoods across Africa and support a network of people dedicated to this mission, including academics, policymakers, advocacy groups, artists, and students.
Our Goal:
We are published, but we need to get the book out into the public domain where it can make a difference. The cost of distribution is high and we need your help!
Join Us:
It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes a community to build a sustainable future. Your support, in any form, is deeply appreciated. Together, we can make a real difference.
Thank you for being part of this journey with us.
Donate:
Every donation helps our efforts in distribution of the book into the libraries, universities, and institutions across Africa.
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Organizer
Michael Keith
Organizer