Suzuki in Copenhagen, Credit: Mikael Colville Andersen

Environmental Activist David Suzuki is excited about the world's biggest cycle planning conference coming to Vancouver, Canada. 

"Cities cover just two per cent of the world’s land area, yet they account for about 70 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions," says David Suzuki in a blog piece yesterday. He believes bicycles will help solve climate and liveability problems facing cities and he's "excited" about the international cycling conference Velo-city Global being held in Vancouver June 26 to 29.

 "I hope the Velo-city Global conference will get more people he in Vancouver and beyond excited about cycling. Those who ride know one of the best reasons is that it’s fun. It’s also good for you. Regular cycling reduces the risk of a range of health problems, from obesity to heart disease to stress. And that helps the economy by decreasing overall health-care costs," says Suzuki. 

We can't wait to see Suzuki and his team in Vancouver... 

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 Founded in 1983, the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) is the umbrella federation of the national cyclists’ associations in Europe, reinforced by similar organisations from other parts of the world. ECF seeks to change attitudes, policies and budget allocations at the European level. ECF stimulates and organises the exchange of information and expertise on bicycle related transport policies and strategies as well as the work of the cyclists’ movement.