Since his school days in Cantanhede, Tiago Gregório got used to cycling every day. “I did 10 km a day, from primary school to secondary school”, he recalls, regretting that today, despite there being more cycle paths, fewer bicycles are seen outside schools.
For the guest, the explanation is cultural: “In Portugal I’m worried that, despite the conditions, people don’t risk using their bikes on a daily basis. In other countries, like Germany or the Netherlands, cycling is natural, rain or snow.”
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LightMobie, the company where Tiago Gregório works, is responsible for assembling and maintaining shared bicycles in dozens of municipalities, from north to south of the country.
“95% of the parts we assemble are national products”, he highlights, highlighting the economic impact and the commitment to innovation: “We are linked to smart bicycle projects, with GPS and cyclist information systems, in partnership with universities.”
The numbers are impressive: in 2024, Portugal exported almost 370 million euros in bicycles and, in 2022, it was the largest producer in the European Union, with 2.7 million units. “We have know-how, quality, human resources and technology”, says Tiago Gregório.
The country has become a destination for foreign brands that assemble and develop components here, from frames to batteries. “Only the electric motor is not yet made here, but there are already projects underway with universities.”
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