Call for papers: Bike & Society Research Network

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

The aim is to broaden the theoretical, methodological and disciplinary perspective with the aim of developing a knowledge base that helps to understand the conditions that favor cycling mobility and the characteristics of its variability. What can favor or prevent, in other words, the multiplicity of its uses as a means of transport in urban and extra-urban environments and for leisure (sports and tourism).

Those interested in the call can articulate theirs contribution proposal (an abstract of max 250 words) starting from these questions: what are the characteristics of urban, tourist and sporting cycling mobility, how are they taking shape, who are the actors and supporting policies? With what results? What are the connections between cycling, sport and tourism? What hybridizations? How does the technological innovation of the bike develop? How are the bike materials configured? How is the bike industry and marketing structured? How are 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 call document.