diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0792c66..37dec5b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -134,3 +134,34 @@ pinned in the [benchmarks/go.mod][] file. [↩](#anchor-versions) Hello World Hello World + +--- + +## 🚲 Bicycle Advocacy 🚲 + +We believe that cycling is one of the most powerful tools we have for building healthier communities, reducing carbon emissions, and reclaiming our streets. + +### Why Bicycles Matter + +- **Climate action** — A bicycle produces zero direct emissions. Replacing even one car trip per day with a bike ride can save hundreds of kilograms of CO₂ per year. +- **Healthier cities** — Cycling reduces traffic congestion, improves air quality, and lowers noise pollution, making urban spaces more liveable for everyone. +- **Personal health** — Regular cycling improves cardiovascular fitness, mental well-being, and longevity. +- **Equity & access** — Bicycles are affordable, require no fuel, and open up mobility to people who cannot drive or afford a car. +- **Economic benefits** — Cyclists spend more at local businesses per kilometre travelled than motorists. + +### How You Can Help + +1. **Ride when you can.** Every trip made by bike instead of car counts. +2. **Advocate locally.** Attend city council meetings and support protected bike lane proposals. +3. **Be visible.** Use lights, wear bright clothing, and ride predictably. +4. **Welcome newcomers.** Offer to do a group ride with someone new to cycling. +5. **Support bike-friendly businesses.** Patronise shops that provide bike parking and commuter facilities. + +### Resources + +- [PeopleForBikes](https://www.peopleforbikes.org) +- [European Cyclists Federation](https://ecf.com) +- [Cycling UK](https://www.cyclinguk.org) +- [Bike to Work Day](https://bikeleague.org/bikemonth/) + +> *"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving."* — Albert Einstein