Orange trees overhang Seville's cycle paths. One unexpected pleasure of cycling in the city is running over aromatic citrus fruit.
Riding over oranges —
Orange trees overhang Seville's cycle paths. One unexpected pleasure of cycling in the city is running over aromatic citrus fruit.
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In 2006, Seville had just 12 kilometers of cycle track. By 2007, the network had expanded to 80 kilometers. Today, there are 160 kilometers of bike paths with plans for more.
Expanding network —
In 2006, Seville had just 12 kilometers of cycle track. By 2007, the network had expanded to 80 kilometers. Today, there are 160 kilometers of bike paths with plans for more.
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Freelance journalist and yoga teacher Candela Gonzalez, 31, has been a cyclist in Seville for 15 years. "You can enjoy the sun on your face while getting around," she says. "There is a security problem. I've had five or six bikes stolen. Even this one was taken, but I found her on sale at a market and demanded her back. I don't want to lose her again, I love her so much."
'I love her so much' —
Freelance journalist and yoga teacher Candela Gonzalez, 31, has been a cyclist in Seville for 15 years. "You can enjoy the sun on your face while getting around," she says. "There is a security problem. I've had five or six bikes stolen. Even this one was taken, but I found her on sale at a market and demanded her back. I don't want to lose her again, I love her so much."
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Seville doctor Paloma Rodriguez, 32, says she cycles to set an example to her patients. "It's easy to move around, you don't have to park, it's healthier, more economic and you don't get angry with other drivers."
Healthy option —
Seville doctor Paloma Rodriguez, 32, says she cycles to set an example to her patients. "It's easy to move around, you don't have to park, it's healthier, more economic and you don't get angry with other drivers."
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Seville's cycling paths are partitioned from vehicle traffic by fence posts and curbs and coated in a smooth green surface. There are traffic lights and clear signage.
Clear path —
Seville's cycling paths are partitioned from vehicle traffic by fence posts and curbs and coated in a smooth green surface. There are traffic lights and clear signage.
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Seville Sevici bike hire plan offers 2,600 bikes from 260 docking stations around the city. Once a subscription is bought, it's free to use the bikes for half-hour periods.
Bikes for hire —
Seville Sevici bike hire plan offers 2,600 bikes from 260 docking stations around the city. Once a subscription is bought, it's free to use the bikes for half-hour periods.
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Computer programer Marta Becerra, 32, has been carrying her two-year-old son on the back of her bike since he was eight months old. "Cycling here is really good," she says. "But sometimes on the roads the cars don't respect you."
Traffic issues —
Computer programer Marta Becerra, 32, has been carrying her two-year-old son on the back of her bike since he was eight months old. "Cycling here is really good," she says. "But sometimes on the roads the cars don't respect you."
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In the space of a decade, cycling in Seville has gone from being virtually nonexistent to 70,000 bikes in daily use.
Cycling revolution —
In the space of a decade, cycling in Seville has gone from being virtually nonexistent to 70,000 bikes in daily use.
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Unlike Amsterdam, Seville doesn't have it's own style of bicycle. Many residents prefer low-cost machines. Customizing is popular though, as "Luis" here demonstrates with his mean-looking machine.
Customized cycles —
Unlike Amsterdam, Seville doesn't have it's own style of bicycle. Many residents prefer low-cost machines. Customizing is popular though, as "Luis" here demonstrates with his mean-looking machine.
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Cycle parking spaces are in short supply in Seville. There are some purpose-built racks. These carry the emblem "NO8DO," an official motto said to mean "Seville has not abandoned me."
Nice racks —
Cycle parking spaces are in short supply in Seville. There are some purpose-built racks. These carry the emblem "NO8DO," an official motto said to mean "Seville has not abandoned me."
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Dutch tourists Jaap Wolf, left, and Manja Verhorst say Seville compares favorably to the Netherlands for cycling. "You can cycle everywhere you want in Seville, there are no limits," comments Verhorst. "In Holland, it's much more limited."
Going Dutch —
Dutch tourists Jaap Wolf, left, and Manja Verhorst say Seville compares favorably to the Netherlands for cycling. "You can cycle everywhere you want in Seville, there are no limits," comments Verhorst. "In Holland, it's much more limited."
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