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Middenmeer sports clubs launch safety trial: No one cycles alone in the dark

Middenmeer sports clubs launch safety trial: No one cycles alone in the dark

Sports clubs at Sportpark Middenmeer in Amsterdam are launching a pilot program this autumn to improve member safety when traveling to and from the club after dark. The initiative, which includes the use of a new app to encourage group cycling, follows concerns about harassment and safety incidents in the surrounding area.

Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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