This document tells the story of Brompty, a folding bike that was purchased by its owner George in the 1990s. It describes Brompty's qualities of being small, lightweight, and easy to transport on trains. It shares experiences of Brompty accompanying its owner on trips from Munich to Stuttgart and Cologne, and being able to be brought inside trains. It also depicts Brompty being used to ride in parks and get from the train station to its owner's home in Munich.

1. GLAS Platform Mobility Story „Brompty - the folding bike“
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I am “Brompty” the folding bike.
It was in the 1990s
when I rolled into the life of
my owner George.
It was in the north of Stuttgart,
where Porsche, Mercedes and
Audi/NSU cars were built.
My biker George was fascinated
from the very beginning
by my appearance and qualities.
I am famous for being small
and easy to handle.
I am easy going and light weighted
with my 13 kilograms.
I am constructed for transporting
bags or backpacks as well.
Here I am on my way from Munich-Schwabing
to Munich main station
passing by the museum area and
a sculpture of Marino Marini „Horse and rider“
one of my owner‘s favorites
in front of „Neue Pinakothek“

2. GLAS Platform Mobility Story „Brompty - the folding bike“
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“Undercover” in black as in the 1990s
In those days I was accepted
in express trains only with cover wrap.
Here I am invisible
in my cover wrap
Just arrived at the Intercity Express ICE starting soon to the north

3. GLAS Platform Mobility Story „Brompty - the folding bike“
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I am ready to be brought inside and to find my place in the ICE
Nowadays I can go inside uncovered
and I am accepted just as I am
and free of charge.
I find my place
just behind the seat

4. GLAS Platform Mobility Story „Brompty - the folding bike“
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After a project
meeting in Bonn, we
had a stop over visit
in Cologne. Little
Frederik was eager
to ride on his own
way - standing up,
steering and just
happy.
So I was happy, too
to be on the
playground my self.
I am Brompty the happy bike on the children‘s playground

5. GLAS Platform Mobility Story „Brompty - the folding bike“
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After a long trip by express train
I like to roll home through parks
and alleys e.g. passing by the „red
circle“ close to the main station and
near the „Old Botanical Garden“
- it is relaxing, easy going, as well
as healthy and comfortable for my
owner George.
I am small and half folded,
and the red circle
is really huge
- more than 10 m I guess.

6. GLAS Platform Mobility Story „Brompty - the folding bike“
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Heavy loaded and easy going on my way home -
passing by the Old Botanical Garden

7. GLAS Platform Mobility Story „Brompty - the folding bike“
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Continuing my way home
I am crossing
impressive Königsplatz, and
just in front of the Glyptothek
I am looking for a space
to stay. I find it nearby ....

8. GLAS Platform Mobility Story „Brompty - the folding bike“
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This small and very light lock
is the perfect solution to feel
protected at day time. Now
my owner can relax as well,
sitting on a bank.
... at the right hand side.
But me and my owner
we can be relaxed only
if I am well protected.
As I am light weighted myself
I prefer a light look.
It is sufficient at day time.

9. GLAS Platform Mobility Story „Brompty - the folding bike“
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Context
- Mobility
- Mobility attitudes and behaviour
- Focus on using/combining bikes and public transport
Messages
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- Pyramid of mobility behaviour:
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10. GLAS Platform Mobility Story „Brompty - the folding bike“
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