Help our African authors publish their cycling book!

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Who We Are:

At Cycling Cities, we share the stories of how and why some cities have become the world’s most sustainable and functional bicycle capitals. As a non-profit organization, our mission is to empower historians, cycling advocates, and authors to bring these stories to the world. Together, we aim to create an intercontinental network of expertise, providing local solutions to global challenges.

The Project:

We are excited to introduce a groundbreaking book that charts the history of 17 cities across Africa, from Aba to Zomba, including Cairo and Cape Town. This book is more than just a collection of stories; it's a tool for sustainable change on the beautiful continent of Africa. By bringing together voices and minds from across Africa and Europe, we aim to highlight the rich history of cycling in Africa and its potential to shape a sustainable future.

Why This Matters:

While neocolonial powers push for a future dominated by expensive, next-generation electric cars, Africans have long been pioneers of sustainable mobility. For over a century, Africans have adopted and adapted cycling to meet regional needs, offering a model of personal autonomy and sustainability within colonial and postcolonial contexts. This history, often overlooked, holds the key to practical, sustainable futures that the entire world can learn from. Our book gives African voices the platform they deserve to tell these stories—stories that the world urgently needs to hear.

How Your Support Helps:

By supporting our project, you are directly funding African authors and helping to bring their critical research into the public eye. Every book donation helps us provide important learning materials to libraries and schools in our partner cities, promoting the idea of sustainable, bike-friendly communities. Together, we can create cycling-friendly neighborhoods across Africa and support a network of people dedicated to this mission, including academics, policymakers, advocacy groups, artists, and students.

Our Goal:

We’re not just publishing a book; we’re expanding the capacity of "Think Bike" initiatives across Africa.

Join Us:

It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes a community to build a sustainable future. Your support, in any form, is deeply appreciated. Together, we can make a real difference.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us.

Stay connected with our progress through our channels below.

100EUR --> Top-tier Supporter

Personal copy, donated copy to Africa, honourable mention in our pages and online

60EUR --> Community member

Personal copy, donated copy to Africa

50EUR --> Supporter

Honourable mention in our pages and online

40EUR --> Page turner

Personal copy

20EUR --> Donator

Donated copy to Africa