- Low-carbon cities
- Socially sustainable cities
- pilots for sustainable urban development
Bike Lab Hämeenlinna

The aim of the experiment was to promote employment and cycling by creating a model for moving from a low-threshold cycling workshop to a vocational qualification in bicycle mechanics. At the same time, the well-being and entrepreneurship of young people will be supported.
Results
- Made the competence of young people's apparent in the workshop environment and served as a transition phase towards vocational education and training.
- Study material was prepared for the new part of the qualification and a training course was piloted with 8 students and two automotive field teachers from Tavastia Vocational College.
Effects
- The link between workshop activities and vocational training became stronger. The model will continue to be utilised In the future.
- The training which became permanent will increase competence in the bicycle sector via bicycle mechanic training
- Good marketing for cycling.
- The experiment increased the competence of young people' and the summer jobs available to young people.
In collaboration with
City of Hämeenlinna
Hämeenlinna region
4H Association
Tavastia Vocational College
Finnish Cyclists’ Federation
Parolan Pyörähuolto
Ministry of the Environment