# Cycling Phone Charge Stations Schiphol Airport Has Pedal-Powered Phone Charging Stations By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-05-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiphol-airport References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/renewable-energy/charge-your-phone-bike-between-flights-amsterdam-airport.html) & [schiphol.nl](http://www.schiphol.nl/index_en.html) If your phone happens to die while you're at the Schiphol airport in Amsterdam and you don't have a charger handy, you could opt to cycle your phone's battery back to life with WeBike. In addition to providing a [charging station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexagon-310) that's essential to modern life, especially during travel, the clever station also gives people a way to stretch their legs while waiting around for the next flight. Instead of sitting around idly, this is a fantastic way to do something productive and get a workout out of it. Reportedly, it takes about 30 minutes of [cycling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-cycling-system) to charge up a cell phone on a WeBike, so if you've got a couple hours to spare, this is a brilliant way to kill two birds with one stone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pedal-powered Charging Stations:** The trend of using pedal power to charge devices offers a sustainable and engaging solution for keeping phones powered on the go. - **Productive Waiting Experiences:** Creating opportunities for multi-tasking and physical activity during wait times enhances customer satisfaction and engagement. - **Combining Fitness and Technology:** The merging of fitness and technology creates innovative solutions that encourage physical activity while addressing daily needs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Travel and Transportation:** Integrating pedal-powered charging stations into airports, train stations, and bus stops can enhance customer experience and promote sustainability in the travel industry. - **Health and Fitness:** Incorporating exercise into everyday activities, such as charging devices, presents opportunities for the fitness industry to expand its reach and engage new customers. - **Smart Technology and Energy:** Developing advanced charging systems that harness human power can revolutionize the energy sector and promote sustainable lifestyles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [E-Bike Charging Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bikeflex.md) - [Productivity-Supporting Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-ekinekt-bd-3.md) - [Solar-Powered eBike Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beambike.md) - [Rapid Phone Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapperys-external-smartphone-battery.md) - [Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-energy-charge.md) - [Self-Charging E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vello-bike-design.md) - [Cordless E‑Bike Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiler-compact.md) - [Wireless Bike Battery Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiler.md) - [Wireless E-Bike Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobidock.md)