The Pedicab is a new and sustainable expansion of public transport in African cities. It is a durable and cheaper alternative to motorised transport, like motor cycles and tuktuks. Due to its modern and sleek appearance the new pedicab is a good alternative to the simple traditional pedicab. This will appeal to the middle class […]
CONTINUE READINGThe bicycle projects of Cycling out of Poverty have enabled many Africans to earn a living. By having access to affordable bicycles they can use the bicycle as tool to generate income. However, many beneficiaries indicate that the type of bicycles available in Africa isn’t fit for their activities. They are simply not strong enough. […]
CONTINUE READINGCycling out of Poverty hosts an open source website http://wiki-bike.com, via which bicycle designs can be shared with the rest of the world. The site aims to make bicycle designs accessible for the African context. The available bicycle designs in Africa are of poor quality, which hampers economic development. Research shows there is a need for sustainable […]
CONTINUE READINGTricycles are very useful in transporting loads. Arjen Reinders, student of the Hogeschool van Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, has designed and developed several prototypes of tricycles. The design process is a iterative process of designing – testing – redesigning. The tricycles are used in the Bike2Clean and Bike4Water projects. • Period: Since 2011 • Supported by: DOEN Foundation […]
CONTINUE READINGIn Kenya and Uganda, bicycles are often used as taxis. People are carried from one place to another on a seat on the carrier of the bicycle. Cycling out of Poverty sells these African seats in the Netherlands for fundraising purposes. The original African seats do not fit very well to the Dutch carrier racks. […]
CONTINUE READINGFour students of the Delft University of Technology (Paul van Deelen, Tamar Meijer, Stephan van Meir, Guido Molenaar) have designed a bicycle ambulance for Kenya. They have kept a blog at: http://bike4care.wordpress.com/. The bicycle ambulance is used in Bike4Care projects. • Supported by: DOEN Foundation [issuu width=420 height=149 backgroundColor=%23222222 documentId=110318164723-ae5d5bf162ab4c6aa0c2b050b446a3c2 name=bike4care_manual_coop username=cyclingoutofpoverty tag=africa unit=px id=d3cbfabe-c44c-c116-e31f-70d1b15e31de v=2] […]
CONTINUE READING4 students of the Delft University for Technology have designed a bicycle for African street vendors. In November 2009 they have researched the needs and demands of the bicycle users in Kisumu Kenya. A co-creation team was established of (mobile) street vendors, neighbourhood association, market vendors, VBBS, metalworkers, bicycle mechanics, representative of disabled people, etc, […]
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