Call for papers: Bici & Società Research Network

Following the first seminar in Padua, which took place from November 30 to December 1, 2023, the Bici & Società research network continues its work in the city of Salerno, inviting participants to focus on the multiplicity of cycling practices.

The aim is to broaden the theoretical, methodological, and disciplinary perspective in order to develop a knowledge base that helps understand the conditions that favor cycling mobility and the characteristics of its variability. In other words, what may facilitate or hinder the multiplicity of its uses as a means of transport in urban and extra-urban environments and for leisure (sport and tourism).

Those interested in the call may structure their contribution proposal (an abstract of max 250 words) based on the following questions: what are the characteristics of urban, tourist, and sports cycling mobility, how are they taking shape, who are the actors and what policies support them? With what results? What are the connections between cycling, sport, and tourism? What hybridizations? How is technological innovation in cycling developing? How are bicycle materials configured? How are the bicycle industry and marketing structured? How is cycling mobility conveyed by the media?

The contribution proposal must be sent by June 30, 2024 to the email: p.landri@irpps.cnr.it

Further information is available in the call.