# Bicycle-Friendly Café Seating Rathaus Café's Patio Seating Does Not Require Chairs By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-04-10 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-friendly References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/04/08/A-Drive-In-for-Bicycles/) & [rathauscafe.ch](http://www.rathauscafe.ch/) As part of a bicycle-friendly initiative in Zurich, seating that allows bicyles to drive right up and take advantage of [stationary seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-light-bench) is available at Rathaus Café. This effort is an ingenious way to capitalize on the push for a [bicycle-friendly city](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draken-bicycle-stand). The timely move will encourage cyclists to come eat at the restaurant, which I'm sure is not such a niche market anymore. Cycling is something that is increasing in popularity among urban communities and it is wise for businesses to accommodate for this. The only potential problem that can be identified from this concept is that biker's may want a break from [sitting on their bicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personomic-saddle), especially if they have traveled great distances. It's still a very smart design, nonetheless. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bicycle-friendly Seating:** Incorporating seating that allows bicycles to drive right up and take advantage of stationary seating. - **Cycling-focused Initiatives:** Implementing innovative solutions that cater to the increasing popularity of cycling among urban communities. - **Bike-inclusive Hospitality:** Making hospitality establishments more accessible and accommodating for bicyclists. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant and Food Service:** Opportunities for restaurants to attract more cyclists by offering bicycle-friendly seating options. - **Urban Planning and Development:** The inclusion of cycling-focused infrastructure and amenities to foster bicycle-friendly cities. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Providing bicycle-friendly accommodations and experiences for travelers and tourists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transforming Furniture Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outlaw-bike.md) - [Sleek Bicycle Store Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-store.md) - [Accessible Urban Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-furniture-concept.md) - [Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rack-chair.md) - [Cork Bicycle Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-bicycle-seat.md) - [Workstation-Equipped Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-bike.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Indoor Cyclist Furniture Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tons-tech-table-and-stands.md) - [Inclusive Modular Cityscape Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-bench.md)