Timmermansfietsen.nl from Nijmegen, Netherlands has improved the design of the new bicycle which will be manufactured in the Green Hub in Kenya from 2015. Timmermansfietsen is refurbishing supper cool secondhand custom and retro bicycles and sells them in his workshop. Thank you so much Teun for your volunteer work. Become also a volunteer for CooP-Africa…lees verder
CONTINUE READINGThere are no bicycle factories in East Africa. Bicycles are mostly imported from Asian countries. The poor quality of these bicycles and the high import tax has CooP-Africa encouraged to investigate whether it is possible to start bicycle production in East Africa. Both to create employment and also to bring affordable quality bicycles on the…lees verder
CONTINUE READINGThe 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…lees verder
CONTINUE READINGThe flat trailer was developed by a team of students of the Delft University of Technology (Jan, Rianne, Nico and Joo) as part of the African Bicycle Design Contest. The idea and design of the trailer is based on the Kipepeo. The trailer is being produced at the Cycling Blue Workshop in Kisumu Kenya. •…lees verder
CONTINUE READINGThe Kipepeo is a multipurpose trailer. The trailer comprises different components. For this reason the trailer can be formed in various positions. If the side walls are in upside position, it results in a box. As the front and rear walls are folded it creates a long trailer, which can be used for the transport…lees verder
CONTINUE READINGThe communities in the areas in which CooP-Africa operates raised a request for a hand-driven tricycle for disabled entrepreneurs. Within this group there is a need for a custom-made bike, so they can make a living independently. The hand-driven tricycle finds a balance in opportunities for business applications, weight, maneuverability, price and quality. • Period:…lees verder
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] …lees verder
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,…lees verder
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….lees verder
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…lees verder
CONTINUE READINGDoneer nu makkelijk en snel aan de fietsprojecten van Cycling out of Poverty
