60+ cycling testimonies

What is it like to cycle in Barcelona when you’re over 60? That is one of the core questions of the ENTOURAGE project. Twitter user @senyodelescorts has video recorded her experiences!

What is it like to cycle when you’re over 60?

“I like to see the world from my bike in Barcelona. I get to places safely and actively, I watch the world go by at human speed and enjoy my city”

“Pedal assistance allows me to keep using this means of transport, hopefully for many more years!”

Who can do it?

“From the videos it may look like I’m a super fit woman who moves around the city by #bicibcn, but know that I’m 60+ with knees that are ‘spent'”.

“The pedal-assist helps me to go with lighter effort, above all to protect my knees. But also to ride with caution and always respecting the priority of pedestrians.”

The e-bike allows her to move around efficiently, actively and autonomously.

“If I can do it, many can!”

“As you get older or find it difficult to move around, you may walk down the street and realise that people are watching you as a fragile and easy victim. This happened to me lately & that’s why I like to cycle in the city, it gives me autonomy and security.”

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