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About the Course

Obscured by its apparent simplicity, cycling is a complex phenomenon. Being an almost perfect human-machine hybrid, cycling is deeply rooted in a plethora of socio-technological systems. Around the world cycling is embraced as an important ingredient to tackle a wide variety of individual and societal challenges. The Netherlands is often seen as an ideal living lab, because cycling has retained its significant share of mobility throughout the country. At the same time, there are large differences in developments across time and space, that allows for a better understanding of potential causal relations. This is also increasingly recognized by (inter)national top tier researchers from many different academic fields. They are uncovering reciprocal relations of cycling with spatial, ecological, historical, social, cultural, economic, biological and political structures. Unraveling the Cycling City bundles the state-of-the-art knowledge that emerges from research and practice on the Dutch cycling system. As such, it provides an easily accessible platform to learn about important causes and effects, to open minds for the complexity of the entire system and to support group deliberations around the world....

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C

Mar 20, 2022

The course has selected really interesting articles and videos. The course gave me a much more open view, it taught me to see opportunities instead of seeing only problems with cycling and cities.

AC

May 12, 2020

I have to say all the hours of this course are worth it and it was not a waste of time. This is what you want to know when you are surfing on reviews, right fellow student? I hope you enjoy it!

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By Jordan S

Aug 15, 2021

This course has opened my eyes to so many different aspects of cycling culture that I had never considered. It has really inspired me to take action and try to fight for a cycling culture in my city. I cannot recommend this course enough!

By Doru O

Aug 12, 2020

Loved the course! Mind opening regarding the ways space in a city can be looked at in a much more efficient and friendly way. Now if this understanding could spread to cities around the world, we would live in a much better place.

By Richard S

May 7, 2020

A pretty good starter. Would be great if the University of Amsterdam could do something as a follow up, with more of the detail on what works and doesn’t work (maybe with credit) as their summer course is not running this year.

By Matt P

Jun 15, 2020

A great intro into Dutch cycling with lots of useful information for community advocates and professionals. The instructors challenge you to think differently and explore a wide variety of topics. Highly recommend!

By Evalotta S

Aug 12, 2020

The course gives great insights and perspectives on the issues of cycling in the Netherlands but also in comparison to other cities. I learned a lot and took it with me! Great course and great lecturers!

By Juliana B

May 12, 2020

Me encantó este curso, muy completo, muy dinámico y con una perspectiva muy acertada y muy novedosa para un tema que seguramente estará mandando la parada en los tiempos en los que estamos viviendo.

By Jiří G K

Feb 3, 2020

This course takes you deep into the cycling world, not only in Netherlands. I have enjoyed the materials provided, even some of the papers were hard to read or study, due to the academical language.

By eric a f

May 11, 2021

It's a construction to be made between you and the course especially if you want to learn about cycling mobility, cities & people and places. Enjoy every moment of this course and let's ride.

By VAN D F

Jul 14, 2021

Great course that completely changed my vision of cycling. the contributions are very rich and delivered on various media (papers, university essays, videos, blogs). Very stimulating !

By Erick F C C

Jan 23, 2020

Me encanta el curso, muy buena información y creo que todo el mundo debería saber sobre estos temas, el curso es muy dinámico y con muy buena información y gente muy preparada

By Ignacio P

May 14, 2020

Incredible course with a multi-focal approach that opens the mind to novel solutions and multi-disciplinary responses.

I have thoroughly enjoyed it.

By Tee A

May 25, 2022

The course took me to further distance with diffent angles in making cycling city works. Good different perspectives with good examples and cases.

By Maria P

Oct 9, 2020

Fulfilling and isnsightful. Really enjoyed in-depth reading and debates on cycling incentives and obstacles, that encouraged my critical thinking.

By Abraham C

May 4, 2020

Although most of the literature came from the developed world, it ended up being quite and enlighting course on urban mobility and cycling.

By Marcel M

Jul 27, 2021

An enlightening course that made me reflect a lot. It was a great opportunity to be in touch with this whole active mobility perspective.

By Dorothee G

May 12, 2021

The clear structure and well-chosen topics and texts give a great introduction into the mechanisms of cycling cities. Very recommendable!

By Narcis C

Feb 8, 2020

Great course, great instructors! I recommend it to everyone who want to discover the real world of sustainable urban mobility (cycling).

By Sravan P

Aug 7, 2020

It is a really a well laid out course. It goes deep into understanding the cycling culture in the Netherlands and cycling requirements.

By Reyhaneh V

Apr 11, 2021

As an urban designer and cyclist, this course was full of valuable experiences that shape my viewpoint of a cycling city's needs!

By Fiona C

Aug 31, 2020

Such fascinating and thought provoking content to challenge our thinking about the place of cycling in cities. Very worthwhile!

By Tom F

May 7, 2020

Very good, well presented and contemporary research and thinking on urban cycling. I enjoyed undertaking the course immensely.

By Jose A V V

Jan 14, 2020

Complex not complicated. Contents are adequate and the production (video presentation is excelent). Learning a lot.

By Joseph B

Aug 4, 2022

An interesting and insightful course into the diverse factors affecting the development of a "cycling city".

By Alex W

May 18, 2021

Really enjoyed the whole course and the seminar style meetings were a great way to learn from other cities

By David N

Aug 2, 2020

Great so far.

The use of zoom to get together with classmates across the globe was much appreciated.