Barcelona hosted the Grand Départ of the 2026 Tour de France, one of the most internationally renowned cycling events. For several days, bicycles took centre stage across the city. Not only as a sport, but also as a symbol of urban mobility, sustainability and the transformation of public spaces. Beyond its sporting and tourism impact, … Read more
The seventeen Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations are the blueprint that countries, citizens, and companies follow to achieve a sustainable and overall better future for all. They are interrelated, and they address the current global challenges, such as environmental degradation, climate change, inequality, and poverty, to which we want to put an end … Read more
Bikesharing can be a public or private service of shared bicycles. This concept appeared in Amsterdam during the sixties. It consists of renting electric bicycles for short routes. These bicycles have assisted pedaling, which allows all types of people to use them, no matter their age or physical condition. Bikesharing systems improve the perception of … Read more
In a world become more conscious of the need to reduce carbon emissions and promote a healthy lifestyle, city councils play a crucial role in the implementation of policies and solutions, which improve its inhabitants quality of life. Sustainable mobility is one of the most important areas to tackle, and upandbike positions itself as a … Read more
Bicycle sales in Spain have experienced a notable decrease these last years, and the sector points to several factors as the originators of this trend. Among them, in upandbike we highlight a persistent problem: the lack of secure spaces to park bicycles. After 2020’s and 2021’s sales records, the market saw a 10% decrease in … Read more
Last April began with excellent news for the cycling world in Spain and all of Europe. In Brussels, the Informal Council of Mobility Ministers of the European Union ratified the European Declaration on the Use of Bicycles. This milestone marks a significant recognition of the bicycle as a means of transport with immense potential that must … Read more