pedalsand

Pedalsand is a fictional term used in speculative geography and in bicycle-centered fiction to denote a region—coastal or inland—where pedal-powered transportation is central to daily life and urban design. The name combines pedal and sand, signaling mobility on and across sandy terrain.

Geography and urban form: In descriptions, Pedalsand features extensive bicycle networks, low-speed streets, dune-adapted vegetation, and structures built to minimize disturbance to sandy soils. Buildings emphasize shade, water efficiency, and modularity for shifting populations.

Economy and culture: The economy centers on bicycle manufacturing, repair, tourism, and services for pedestrians. Cultural life tends to celebrate outdoor markets, sand-sculpting events, and community mobilization around sustainable transport.

Usage in fiction and simulations: As a fictional construct, Pedalsand is used to explore contrasts with car-centric cities, evaluating resilience, emissions, and social equity in mobility.

See also: Bicycle infrastructure, Sustainable transport, Urban planning.