Cycling helps seniors stay healthier, more social, and more self-reliant for longer. At the same time, seniors are also vulnerable in traffic. The Doortrappen (cycle on in English) program, an initiative of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, ensures that seniors can continue to cycle safely for as long as possible, or 'cycle safely until you're 100'. The coordination of Doortrappen lies with the ministry, and the program is carried out by the provinces and municipalities in collaboration with a plethora of NGOs, road safety organisations and research agencies.
The program CycleOn has been advocating for the bicycle safety of seniors since 2018. This video provides a comprehensive overview of the initiatives taking place in the Netherlands, the reasons behind our actions, and the partners involved in the program.
If you would like to learn more about CycleOn, click the button below to download the ECF (European Cycling Federation) Report about the program.
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The ERSC (European Road Safety Chapter) recently proclaimed CycleOn as the good practice of the month for July 2024. Regarding why the ERSC chose CycleOn, its website and newsletter state the following: “The first spotlight features the CycleOn programme, by the Netherlands’ Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, for its impactful work in promoting cycling among elderly people through cycle training, resources, and workshops.”
Additionally, in light of the recently issued European Declaration on Cycling, CycleOn is an excellent example according to the organisation: “The recently adopted European Declaration on Cycling highlights the link between promoting road safety and encouraging cycling uptake, a connection that the CycleOn programme actively addresses, particularly for elderly cyclists.”
Full article on CycleOn by ERSC
For many elderly people, cycling means not having to rely on others for their mobility needs. It provides them freedom to go whenever and wherever they want, whether it be to run a small errands or visit and spent quality time with family and friends. In this video, Mrs Vink expresses the joy she regained by being able to cycle again, describing it as a “gift from God".
Group cycling activities are an integral part of CycleOn. The social aspect makes it a beloved activity among participants. In this video, Riet (81) and Toon (83) explain why they decided to start a cycling group and what is important to look out for when hitting the road with a group of elderly cyclists.
Interested in seeing more videos? Check out the complete CycleOn playlist on youtube.nl/ienw.
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