Not all of Northern Europe is bicycle friendly. While cycling in the UK is 3 to 4 times higher than the United States (2-3% of trips) it is still well below the comfort threshold for young women. As one girl state's in Beauty and the Bike "It's not cool having a bike".
The film follows two groups of young women from Darlington UK and Bremen, Germany. Between them, they discover what makes - and stops - teenage girls from cycling. The full 55 minute DVD is available from www.bikebeauty.org
This is the legacy blog of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. It is an archive of posts from 2003 to 2014. Making your ride better since 1972. https://www.bicyclecoalition.org
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