IMPACT
Simple sustainable mobility in the form of a bicycle multiplies a person’s effort and efficiency with improved access to healthcare, education and economic development, especially when compared to the alternative of walking.
Healthcare: Brings healthcare to patients and patients to healthcare.
Education: Brings educators to the field and students to schools.
Economic development: Sustainable mobility is a fundamental requirement in all economic systems. Bicycles multiply an individual’s efforts by:
- Bringing goods and services to markets;
- Enabling workers to get to jobs or find better jobs;
- Fueling an individual’s entrepreneurial drive – entire businesses can be run off the back of a bike.
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Time
During a commuting day of 10 miles traveled, a bicycle saves 3 hours.
- Walking – 2.5 miles per hour
- Bicycling – 10 miles per hour
Capacity
Riding a bicycle increases one's capacity by 5 times.
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Effort
As time increases, effort to travel increases. Riding a bicycle requires less effort, allowing one to travel farther in less time.
Distance
Over equal units of time, one can ride a bicycle 4 times the distance as one walking.
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New & Improved Heavy-Duty Bicycle
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This simple, rugged bicycle is tougher than ever – perfect for the harsh riding conditions typically found in rural Africa. Available in men's, women's, and children's styles, it features a heavy-guaged, lugged frame; a rugged, single-speed drivetrain; heavy-duty cranks and chains; automotive-grade, puncture-resistant long-wear tires; heavy-duty rims, and more – all in a culturally appropriate design.
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