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We love Leuven - it’s full of inspiring people - bright researchers, cool artists, entrepreneurs, creative students and top business minds. People from all around the world come here to pursue their aspirations.
We dream of building a strong international community around Leuven. Connecting people who just arrived with the ones who have lived here many years.
This group is meant to connect internationals in the region through a variety of casual meetups and activities, anything from coffee mornings to group hikes or movie nights.
Everyone is welcome!
Administered by the International House Leuven:
https://www.internationalhouseleuven.be
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Biking Workshop - Theory
International House, Tiensevest 60, 3000 Leuven, Belgium, Leuven, VB, BEFor many internationals in Leuven, understanding and integrating in the biking culture of Flanders can be big feat. Who has right of way, what do all the signs mean, where am I allowed to park, and most of all how do I maintain my bike? With these 2 workshops we hope to answer all your questions about how to safely bike in Leuven and the do's and don'ts of biking in you daily life.
We will welcome some instructors from the biking school in Leuven to give this workshop. This workshop will contribute to:
- Greater self-confidence and insight into one’s own cycling skills.
- Fewer accidents: Defensive cycling effectively reduces the risk of bicycle accidents and, thereby, results in fewer absences due to injury or illness.
- More sustainable mobility: A safe cycling experience lowers the barrier to more frequent bicycle use. This is good for human health and the environment.
The theory workshop will be followed by a practical workshop actually on the bikes! More info about the practical workshop below.
Workshop 1: Biking safely (theory)
More and more people are choosing bicycles as their mode of transportation for daily trips in Leuven. That’s fantastic, but it also brings new challenges: more (and more diverse) cyclists unfortunately also means a higher risk of accidents. Defensive cycling reduces those risks.Defensive cycling means reading traffic, recognizing hazards in time, and adapting your riding behavior intelligently. This ensures greater safety and confidence in traffic.
In this hour and half theoretical workshop, participants discover how to avoid major risks and gain insights into their bicycle, cycling behavior, and risk perception.
Date and time: October 12 - 18:30-20:30
Location: International House Leuven - Tiensevest 60
After this session you will have the chance to purchase the theory information packet from the biking school, this includes the link to the videos explaining the traffic rules. Participants can pay a symbolic contribution of €10 (via QR code), which is directly invested in teaching people in vulnerable situations how to ride a bike.More info about Workshop 2: Do's and Don'ts of Biking in Leuven (practical) here
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