Cycling With POW Sweden
Snow, ice and bikes are usually not something that go together well. Winter tends to keep many cyclists off the roads due to the increased risk of slips and slides while riding.
Even so, winter is an important season in many parts of the world, and it shapes landscapes, wildlife, culture, and the way people live. Losing it would change far more than the riding conditions we talk about as cyclists.
"Protect Our Winters" is a growing global community of people who want to encourage practical choices in day to day life. Their focus is on raising awareness, starting conversations, and inspiring people to look at how travel and lifestyle habits can be adjusted in small and realistic ways.
We Embrace Imperfect Advocacy
POW takes a pragmatic approach. They believe that progress happens step by step and that everyone can contribute in their own way. Their current focus includes encouraging people to think about travel habits and how different modes of transport shape daily life.
The infographic below shows 2019 transport data in Europe, courtesy of europa.eu.
The Elephant on Two Wheels
There is a clear link between POW’s focus on travel habits and the role of cycling in everyday movement. Cycling is accessible, simple, and fits naturally into the message of encouraging people to look at how they get from place to place.
Passionate Pedalling People
We spoke to Anna Gros from Protect Our Winters Sweden. She will be leading the ride through Sweden this summer.
Her message: "Come and join us if you can, a short or a long distance."
If you want to join the ride and you live in or around Umeå, you can meet the group at Tapas Bike Bar Deli on the 12th of July at 18.00 for information and some re or pre refuelling.
On the agenda are the following routes:
Strömsön to Umeå (12 July)
https://www.komoot.com/tour/675268443?ref=wtd
Umeå to Ånäset (13 July)
https://www.komoot.com/tour/675271033?ref=wtd
Information in Swedish
Phone: +46 707 88 44 50
Information in English
Sigr and POW
Sigr will be supporting POW with clothing and encouragement along the way.
Good luck to everyone taking part.
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