Dreams on Wheels in Rio, Dreams On Wheels

2010-08-03

Dreams on Wheels in Rio

Since 12 June the exhibition Dreams on Wheels is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The city learns now that cycling is not only about sport and can be a pleasant way of mobility in such a beautiful city as Rio de Janeiro. Through the Danish Cultural Institute and the Danish Embassy in Brazil, that brought the exhibition, there were activities regarding the theme of the exhibition such as a seminar, speeches and bike rides. The list of activities included a visit to one of the cycling paths of the city and a check list was made. After the visit, participants could discuss the points that needed to be changed from the user´s point of view.

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A report with these suggestions will be delivered to the mayor of the city. Almost two hundred people attended the opening night, including the Secretary of Culture of Rio de Janeiro. Also people from other states, non-governmental organisations and the society in general. Families were able to teach children how cycling can be healthy for the environment, to the city and themselves. At the end of the exhibition, visitors saw how one of the oldest means of transport could be transformed into the most current, practical, modern and convenient ally in urban mobility and increase the quality of life in Brazilian cities as well.

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The schedule – Rio de Janeiro: The exhibition is on show at Centro de Arte Municipal Hélio Oiticica Rua Luís de Camões, 60 Centro – Rio de Janeiro
12 June – Opening cocktail
13 June – 20km bicycle ride from Copacabana Beach to the Exhibition Centre . A speech by Zé Lobo, director of the NGO Transporte Ativo about urban mobility and cycling
16 June – Seminar ‘Bicycle and the cities’ Lectures and discussions about urban mobility, urban design and city’s for people
17 June – Visit to one of the bicycle paths of the city (Botafogo-Lagoa). Discussion and elaboration of a dossier suggesting improvements to the path and the neighborhood
08 July – Speech ‘A Carioca (person from Rio de Janeiro) clycling in Copenhague) by Zé Lobo, director of the NGO Transporte Ativo
25 July – The exhibition travels to Brasília

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