The city of São Paulo, the largest in Brazil, has invested in creating a 45 km network of bike paths. It also provides a staffed cycle repair station in the main park and six mechanics on specially-equipped bikes who patrol the bike paths to assist with any breakdowns and give advice and encouragement. And best of all, this is all free.
The SOS BIKE mechanics provide:
The best we can tell with Google's translation is this is part of a campaign called Movemento Conviva to encourage peaceful coexistence between drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Their mission statement says: "living well begins with small actions, which generate big changes". Well, Bike Aid can testify to that!
Follow them on Twitter: @reporterconviva
Boris Johnson and mayors everywhere: take note.
The SOS BIKE mechanics provide:
- Seat and handlebar adjustment
- Chain tensioning
- Puncture repair and wheel balancing
- Brake adjustments
Follow them on Twitter: @reporterconviva
Boris Johnson and mayors everywhere: take note.
