https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/members/oleksandra/activity/ Activity feed for Sasha. Thu, 21 May 2026 10:40:52 +0200 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 f73e5e160feb6297a5842ae495d92cf1 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/groups/bike-route-es-6-saron-lierganes-rubalcaba-miera-river/forum/topic/4-environmental-impact-local-business-and-cycling-related-jobs-3/#post-555 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:47:52 +0200 <p style=”caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;” data-pm-slice=”1 1 []”>cyclists bring business to local shops, cafes, and services as they stop to rest, eat, or explore villages. However, to encourage more riders to visit, villages need better facilities like bike racks and clean water fountains.</p>
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]]> 2d34c9279027d9250ef19d54714a69ae https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/groups/bike-route-es-6-saron-lierganes-rubalcaba-miera-river/forum/topic/3-infrastructure-services-and-tourism-potential-3/#post-554 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:45:35 +0200 We have met quite a few tourists in this village, so yes, it does have good potential. Also a lot of suitable infrastructures are already present. In order to improve tourism from the bicycle point of view, the roads could be improved and bike repair stations could be put in place.

]]> 45b7f1392954bed993809b6c37965e5f https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/groups/bike-route-es-6-saron-lierganes-rubalcaba-miera-river/forum/topic/2-useful-connections-and-multimodal-mobility-3/#post-552 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:40:00 +0200 Since we drove through several villages, I think multimodality is possible and even good enough

]]> d91f3130f0d19a4c6be496e591cf74b2 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/groups/bike-route-es-6-saron-lierganes-rubalcaba-miera-river/forum/topic/1-safety-and-accessibility-for-everyone-3/#post-551 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:37:05 +0200 It was<span style=”caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-size: medium;”> mostly safe and pleasant. The first part went through quiet village streets with little traffic, which felt comfortable. From Penagos, we used a footpath that was clearly marked and had reflectors, making it safer, especially in low light. Other parts of the route had…Read more

]]> 1f0404947677c96a71cd3d394fbe3dd9 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/groups/bike-route-es-5-saron-pozos-de-noja/forum/topic/4-environmental-impact-local-business-and-cycling-related-jobs-2/#post-550 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:32:39 +0200 <span style=”caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-size: medium;”>There’s also job potential: from bike rentals and repairs to tour guiding, education</span>

]]> 4630153495a021127133295db4aa460e https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/groups/bike-route-es-5-saron-pozos-de-noja/forum/topic/3-infrastructure-services-and-tourism-potential-2/#post-549 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:28:23 +0200 <p style=”caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;” data-start=”364″ data-end=”567″>Despite all the challenges, the route offered stunning views, a strong connection with nature, and moments of real community support. It also had potential as a training route for experienced cyclists.</p>
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]]> 25b5a80d8cf742a2e2099dd1393fa1aa https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/groups/bike-route-es-5-saron-pozos-de-noja/forum/topic/2-useful-connections-and-multimodal-mobility-2/#post-548 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:22:23 +0200 At most it’s tractors or horses that pass sometimes, but you can also arrive at the beginning of the mountain by bike and do the hike on foot, if we can call it multimodality

]]> 1a323d791c36bcb97a270f28e22cb9c7 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/groups/bike-route-es-5-saron-pozos-de-noja/forum/topic/1-safety-and-accessibility-for-everyone-2/#post-547 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:15:15 +0200 <p style=”caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;” data-pm-slice=”1 1 []”>Although the route offered incredible views and a strong connection to nature, it was originally designed for hiking, not cycling. That became clear very quickly. There were also several basic elements missing that made the route feel unfriendly to cyclists and families. There…Read more

]]> 7f556e53e0885fad728d5d1bced81c4e https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/groups/bike-route-es-4-saron-cayon-school-bicibus/forum/topic/4-environmental-impact-local-business-and-cycling-related-jobs/#post-539 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:56:30 +0200 <p style=”caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;” data-pm-slice=”1 1 []”>Encourage schools to offer cycling training, fostering skills and jobs in the community, is the only way that comes to my mind</p>

]]> b0d06d4d81a5e005b337c3a3076f0f46 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/groups/bike-route-es-4-saron-cayon-school-bicibus/forum/topic/3-infrastructure-services-and-tourism-potential/#post-538 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:53:10 +0200 <span style=”caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-size: medium;”>I wouldn’t say that the route we took is particularly noteworthy for tourists, and all the necessary infrastructure (excluding cycling-related) that might be needed for children is already in place.</span>

]]> ff1bbd1497318813068e2ceed6cae9a8 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/groups/bike-route-es-4-saron-cayon-school-bicibus/forum/topic/2-useful-connections-and-multimodal-mobility/#post-537 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:50:28 +0200 <p style=”caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;” data-pm-slice=”1 1 []”>Not everyone can or wants to ride a bike the whole way. Some live too far, others might face tough weather or hilly terrain. That’s where good connections come in:</p>
<p style=”caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;”>Being able to safely ride a bike to a bus station, park i…Read more

]]> 626aee7ee7e3f989afb59b90b82199fd https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/groups/bike-route-es-4-saron-cayon-school-bicibus/forum/topic/1-safety-and-accessibility-for-everyone/#post-536 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:47:34 +0200 <p style=”caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;” data-pm-slice=”1 1 []”>This week’s route took us along the way many children walk or bike to school – and from their perspective, it’s clear that there’s still a long way to go to make it safe and welcoming. By 9:00 a.m., the traffic is heavy, and there’s no bike lane. You’re riding just a few centi…Read more

]]> 74675bd5e0262104281a32a77e2958d9 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/forums/topic/environmental-impact-local-business-and-cycling-related-jobs-in-cayon-towns/#post-535 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:39:35 +0200 <p style=”caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;” data-start=”0″ data-end=”436″>In our case, the bar in Lloreda was the only place along the route where we could rest and have something to eat. This shows that there is significant potential for local businesses, as cycling is quite popular in Cantabria. At the same time, the growing cycling culture…Read more

]]> 2a0be14d8009ce3c432d8937b514ed3f https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/forums/topic/environmental-impact-local-business-and-cycling-related-jobs-in-cayon-towns/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:39:10 +0200 <p style=”caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;” data-start=”0″ data-end=”436″>In our case, the bar in Lloreda was the only place along the route where we could rest and have something to eat. This shows that there is significant potential for local businesses, as cycling is quite popular in Cantabria. At the same time, the growing cycling culture…Read more

]]> 9e877971ed27a2e3d1495b1e6b3fadb1 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/forums/topic/infrastructure-services-and-tourism-potential-in-cayon-towns/#post-533 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:31:07 +0200 The towns of Cayon do have many beautiful and natural places, but still I don’t think it has good global tourism potential, maybe just local. Safe and well-marked bike paths connecting villages and key attractions could help locals. Also signposts of cultural, historical and natural attractions already exist, but they could be more visible, e.g.…Read more

]]> fef93aca6a6c36739a9d11d27602ef12 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/forums/topic/infrastructure-services-and-tourism-potential-in-cayon-towns/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:30:50 +0200 The towns of Cayon do have many beautiful and natural places, but still I don’t think it has good global tourism potential, maybe just local. Safe and well-marked bike paths connecting villages and key attractions could help locals. Also signposts of cultural, historical and natural attractions already exist, but they could be more visible, e.g.…Read more

]]> 2e114a1ca160a9803a759bcb636baff5 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/activity/p/432/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:19:27 +0200 0 fc86123916fc996f50bb636df165599a https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/forums/topic/useful-connections-and-multimodal-mobility-in-cayon-towns/#post-531 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:18:35 +0200 I can’t say that multimodality really existed, what has really improved this situation is the integration of bicycle-friendly facilities such as ramps, bike racks, repair points, clear, safe and direct connections between bike routes and public transit stops, consistent schedules and accessible apps for convenient multimodal trip planning (e.g.…Read more

]]> f5eeee41ab97fc1532e51768d52f1090 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/forums/topic/useful-connections-and-multimodal-mobility-in-cayon-towns/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:18:18 +0200 I can’t say that multimodality really existed, what has really improved this situation is the integration of bicycle-friendly facilities such as ramps, bike racks, repair points, clear, safe and direct connections between bike routes and public transit stops, consistent schedules and accessible apps for convenient multimodal trip planning (e.g.…Read more

]]> 8856ca58281e7105f45eed9b02c5f1e9 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/forums/topic/safety-and-accessibility-in-cayon-towns/#post-529 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:11:36 +0200 <span style=”caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;”>Most of the route runs along regular roads, without any designated bike lanes. There is no physical or even visual separation between cars and cyclists. The lack of protection makes it unsafe, especially for beginners or more vulnerable users. </span><span style=”caret-color: #000000; color:…Read more

]]> aa32ca668cdde9b738533e4b54a8b9e1 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/forums/topic/safety-and-accessibility-in-cayon-towns/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:11:07 +0200 <p style=”caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;” data-pm-slice=”1 1 []”>Most of the route runs along regular roads, without any designated bike lanes. There is no physical or even visual separation between cars and cyclists. The lack of protection makes it unsafe, especially for beginners or more vulnerable users. We also faced a few logistical…Read more

]]> e38dc66284c0f2a3e0982abb1097e58d https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/activity/p/427/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:54:40 +0200 0 712e6a7791e0e5ee33b2ebbb9e60c483 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/activity/p/426/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:54:36 +0200 0 b482866737f6c192d4d55a9262c54f23 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/activity/p/425/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:54:32 +0200 0 e661a671abf9bbafdca180d97c9b5f55 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/activity/p/424/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:54:27 +0200 0 8093943059da9aaaa231b2d19de1befd https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/forums/topic/bicycle-impact/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:15:10 +0200 A well-designed bicycle route can make a big difference. If people feel comfortable and safe cycling, they will be less likely to use cars. As I rode along the route, I also noticed a few cafes and small stores. Right now it’s mostly cars going in there, but if more cyclists pass by, these places will have more customers. Owners could set up bike…Read more

]]> ee7f18f71a6c5e997e4f7f3b93921873 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/forums/topic/tourism-in-astillero/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:11:13 +0200 The road to the village where we went to check out the bike route was, like most roads in Cantabria, picturesque, with mountains, green hills, and nature all around creating a lovely atmosphere along the way. However, despite this natural beauty, the route itself cannot be called something particularly unique or outstanding. It is a typical…Read more

]]> b0f96d1633fbafb8259e9a4d3e9b237e https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/forums/topic/multimodality-and-comfort/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:05:59 +0200 Sometimes bike lanes cut off suddenly and you have to ride on the roadway or push your bike on the sidewalk. This is uncomfortable and unsafe. It is important that there are convenient, safe and logically connected routes between neighborhoods, stops and important city points. Bicycle travel should fit easily into the overall transportation…Read more

]]> 73ebab563f7381a11af0b683b43e3ae7 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/activity/p/314/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:01:38 +0200 0 37a80ac5fe728e7a3040bcb168804883 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/activity/p/313/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:01:37 +0200 0 41df63c22341b82792866042cfc886a3 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/activity/p/312/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:01:36 +0200 0 e971a6f0e8b77ca608a546c5d5778a30 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/forums/topic/safety-on-the-way-to-astillero/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:09:12 +0200 During our ride, it became clear that there are several problems that make it difficult to feel safe and comfortable. Shade from trees is especially lacking in the summer. But sometimes when there are trees, but their roots destroy the road in some places, making it dangerous to ride. We need to plant more trees, but make sure the pavement stays…Read more

]]> f6a3cc48d8dfb4f9ed2ff28e651187b7 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/forums/topic/dreaming-3/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:01:18 +0200 At the beginning, we struggled with the dream creation process. Many of us, being natural planners, jumped straight into structuring and organizing – when what we truly needed was to start by dreaming, freely and without constraints.
We came to understand that dreaming, though not always rational, is a vital and powerful foundation for any…Read more

]]> 2717b236647b48916615cd6be4b7d3dd https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/forums/topic/planning-2/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:46:44 +0200 Our planning consists in finding the essential goals to fulfill our dreams.
We found many points but agreed that the main ones can be summarize in 2 macro categories, which are 1.preparation and awareness and 2.Inclusivity and accessibility.
The first point includes:
-showing the benefits of riding a bike, such as healthwise and ambientalwise and…Read more

]]> c56287f64cd13e96bc83c409ab3e61e8 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/groups/youth-cycling-ideas-forum/forum/topic/dreaming-2/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:31:46 +0200 At the beginning, we struggled with the dream creation process. Many of us, being natural planners, jumped straight into structuring and organizing – when what we truly needed was to start by dreaming, freely and without constraints.
We came to understand that dreaming, though not always rational, is a vital and powerful foundation for any…Read more

]]> 8e4037374dfec08cad081197d5adaf12 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/activity/p/144/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:12:25 +0200 0 24787f9cee84c68ecfe23eec1cdae973 https://bicycle.permaculturacantabria.com/activity/p/53/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:01:34 +0200 0