why cities such as Luxembourg or Trier probably never a reputation as a Cyclists gain city like Amsterdam and Münster are largely due to topographic conditions. To make cycling in mountainous regions more attractive, such as electric bikes are sold, which will leave the average consumer but a very high level of investment. Another option is the simplified crossing of a height difference, which is possible in most cities by public transport, but the space available for bikes in this is very limited (especially on routes with high passenger volume).
A further idea was the third largest Norwegian city of Trondheim in the 90s: there was the first bicycle lift the world that Sykkelheisen Trampe ! This lift fits without a large building with its surroundings, since it consists only of a small valley and mountain station, and a rail on the side of the road a steep route. Along the rail, a base plate is pulled, reminiscent of a jump start for sprinters on the sports field, on which one is supported with the right foot. This plate then pushes up the driver with the bike in a reasonable speed, the pitch. This system will, however, suitable only for short distances, because the leg is usually overloaded.
This lift and million-dollar investment in cycle routes and infrastructure have ensured that use of the 30,000 students in Trondheim 90% of their bike as primary transportation. The lift has pushed up in 15 years of operating time 220 000 cyclists the mountain!
Official Homepage: trampe.no
little anecdote: I'm on this lift came across the Wikipedia page of the city, which I watched after Leverkusen with a 4-0 Rosenborg Trondheim in the Champions League sent home!
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