RideWithMe is a collaborative initiative aimed at promoting cycling as a sustainable and healthy mode of transportation. By addressing environmental, health, and social benefits, the project seeks to create awareness and remove barriers to cycling, particularly for underserved communities. Through a combination of educational resources, digital tools, and community engagement, RideWMe fosters a culture of cycling in targeted areas, encouraging participation in cycling sports clubs and local initiatives.
Project Objectives
- Promote Sustainable Transportation – Encourage cycling as an environmentally friendly alternative to motorized transport.
- Enhance Public Health – Increase physical activity and well-being through cycling initiatives.
- Foster Community Engagement – Build social connections through participation in cycling sport clubs and online forums.
- Improve Accessibility – Provide resources and information on cycling routes, maintenance, and sport clubs.
- Encourage Collaboration – Strengthen ties between cycling organizations, local authorities, and the broader community.
Key Tools and Deliverables
Tutorial Video Content
RideWMe’s tutorial video content provides an engaging and accessible learning experience for cyclists of all skill levels. These high-quality instructional videos cover essential aspects of cycling to enhance safety, efficiency, and community participation.
- Bike Maintenance & Safety: Step-by-step guides on maintaining bicycles, ensuring safety, and preventing common issues.
- Route Planning & Navigation: Detailed tutorials on selecting optimal cycling routes, understanding road signs, and using digital navigation tools.
- Cycling Techniques & Performance: Videos designed to improve riding techniques, efficiency, and endurance for both recreational and competitive cycling.
- Accessibility & Inclusivity: Specialized content ensuring cycling education is accessible to diverse audiences, including those with different physical abilities.
- Multi-Language Support: Videos available in multiple languages, ensuring inclusivity across various regions and demographics.
Online Digital Platform
The RideWMe online platform acts as a central hub, connecting cyclists, trainers, and stakeholders through an interactive and resource-rich environment. Designed for accessibility and engagement, the platform supports learning, collaboration, and participation in cycling communities.
- Interactive Forums & Networking: A dedicated space for cyclists to exchange experiences, seek guidance, and participate in discussions.
- Resource Hub: A structured repository containing cycling guides, instructional videos, route maps, and expert recommendations.
- Real-Time Event & Route Information: Integrated tools displaying local cycling events, recommended routes, and key cycling infrastructure such as repair shops and bike-sharing stations.
- GDPR-Compliant Community Features: Secure data handling, privacy-focused user interactions, and compliance with EU regulations.
- User Engagement & Gamification: Features that encourage participation through challenges, progress tracking, and achievement badges.
Project Partners
- STOWARZYSZENIE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS SOCIETY (Poland) – Project Coordinator
- PROJE VADISI ORGANIZASYON TURIZM VE DANISMANLIK (Türkiye) – Partner
- FURIM INSTITUTT (Norway) – Partner
- ASD SCUOLA DI CICLISMO FRANCO BALLERINI (Italy) – Partner