European Cyclists' Federation

✈️🚴 Join the next CFE Testimonials Webinar and hear from CFE-certified airport representatives. Discover why they pursued certification, the measures they implemented, and the impact they've seen on employees. 📅 25 Nov, 10:00–11:00 CET 👉 Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🚴🏙️ New CRC Member Spotlight! This month, discover how Helsingborg puts collaboration and innovation at the heart of cycling development, combining safe routes, education and strong partnerships to make cycling an attractive choice for all. 💡Read more: www.ecf.com/en/news/crc-...

Deadline extension! ⏰ You now have until 27 October 23:59 to submit your abstracts and get a chance to receive financial support from the ECF x CBH Travel Grant.

The ECF x CBH Travel Grant is back for #VC27! Thanks to ECF’s renewed partnership with Cities for Better Health (Novo Nordisk), cycling advocates from developing countries can access financial support to attend Velo-city. Submit your abstract by 22 Oct: www.velo-city-conference.com/en/programme...

As a long-time Knowledge & Network partner, ECF was pleased to attend MobiliseYourCity’s 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 during #ConnectingEuropeDays. The event was an opportunity to reflect on a decade of implementing sustainable urban mobility strategies. We look forward to continuing this collaboration!

While Brussels' low emission zone creates better conditions for cycling, there are still barriers that prevent people from doing so, such as the lack of bicycle parking and safety concerns in general. 🔗Read more insights from the event here: www.ecf.com/en/news/low-...

Since the Dutch vehicle authority gave Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system a provisional approval earlier this year, it has been in use ahead of a full, EU-wide approval as other countries can accept provisional approvals granted elsewhere. Read more: www.ecf.com/en/news/tesl...

🚴🏙️New CRC Member Spotlight! This month, we head to Spain to explore how RedBici fosters collaboration between 150+ Spanish local and regional authorities committed to safe and accessible cycling. Read more: www.ecf.com/en/news/crc-...

In case you missed it, we've officially launched our digital film series with Content With Purpose! “The Power of Cycling” takes audiences inside the places and projects that embody what becomes possible when cycling is treated as a serious part of everyday life. Watch now: tinyurl.com/yj92y9d5

🏙️🚲 Bike commuting benefits workers of all ages. Read how the Cycle-Friendly Employer (CFE) Consortium supports 2,000+ CFE-certified employers across 17 countries in building cycling policies that improve daily commutes for 1,4 million employees. 👉 www.ecf.com/en/news/cycl... #MobilityWeek

What can the Podkarpackie region teach us about creating cycle-friendly cities? In Rzeszów and Stalowa Wola, public spaces, recreational areas, and quality infrastructure not only promote active lifestyles but also cultivate a culture of everyday cycling. Read more: tinyurl.com/4p3jbxnc

The EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference in Utrecht is happening real soon! Sign up now for three days of keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, social events, and networking with over 400 professionals from Europe and beyond. Tickets: euroveloconference.com/2026/registr...

ECF and 200+ organisations call for a fossil fuel exit roadmap ahead of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the European Union speech on 16 September. The open letter urges an end to Europe's fossil fuel dependence, emphasising its many societal impacts. tinyurl.com/3j73smka

Exciting news—AtlanticOnBike is one of the 25 finalists for the 2026 REGIOSTARS! The project created a cycling tourism ecosystem revolving around EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic Coast Route, increasing visits, generating jobs, and supporting the local economy. Vote for the project now! tinyurl.com/2hkeatn6

The Association of Slovenian E-Bikers has launched a national map of e-bike charging & service stations across Slovenia. Find distances, station types, ports and accessibility to plan your next trip with confidence: www.e-polnilnice.si/en%F0%9F%9A%...

The EU is deciding how hundreds of billions in cohesion funding will be spent. ECF is making the case for cycling to be part of the plan — because right now, draft legislation doesn't mention it at all. 🚲 See which points in the regulation ECF recommends leveraging: www.ecf.com/en/news/erdf...

Register now to hear from key decision-makers advancing walking and cycling initiatives around the world!🚶‍♂️🚴

🚴🏙️ One month on, and we still can’t get over our best CRC Network Day yet! A special thank you to our host the City of Rimini, and to the Dutch Cycling Embassy for supporting this edition. 👉 Want to join us next year? Reach out! tinyurl.com/5bsm2nxc

Eight months after their official presentation, the three winners of the Healthy Cycling Challenge showcased how their projects have moved into implementation at Velo-city Rimini! Find out more: www.ecf.com/en/news/heal...

Bigger cars. More safety risks. Less space for cyclists and pedestrians. In our latest article, we give a rundown of policy recommendations at the local, national, EU, and international levels to minimise the impact of 'carspreading'—the growth of larger cars. www.ecf.com/en/news/cars...

🚴 🏙️ New CRC Member Spotlight! This month, we head to Taiwan to explore how Taipei City is developing its integrated public bicycle schemes, YouBike, to maximise limited urban space and build a seamless cycling city. Read more: www.ecf.com/en/news/taip...

Looking for bike purchase incentives in your country? 🚴 Made possible with support from Wolt, our newly revamped 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 makes it simple to explore cycling subsidies across Europe. ➡️Check it out now: www.ecf.com/en/resources...

🚴🏙️Our CRC Network Day workshop was an absolute highlight! Warm thanks to Decisio, expert network partner of the Dutch Cycling Embassy, for a lively role-playing game that let participants step into the shoes of the groups that usually lobby them. 👉 Join our network: www.ecf.com/en/community...

We spoke with Annika Hanke-Wiedemann, Project Manager at the Altona District Office (Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg), about her presentation, "Hamburg.Ottensen: Redistributing street space in an historical protected ancient neighbourhood". Here's what she had to say:

For the third consecutive year, 𝗘𝗖𝗙 𝘅 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 supported the participation to Velo-city 2026 Rimini of 15+ inspiring cycling advocates from 10 developing countries. Thank you to Cities for Better Health (Novo Nordisk) for making this enriching exchange possible!

We caught up with Chris Bruntlett of the @dutchcycling.nl after his presentation on the financial case for cycling, part of the session Bikenomics: Understanding the economic impact and financial returns of cycling. Here’s what he had to say @modacitylife.com @velo-city-conference.com #vc26

We are proud to share the winners of the fifth annual edition of the ECF Awards! 📈The City of Oslo for the Cycling Improvement Award sponsored by Eco-Counter 🚵The City of Helsinki for the Road Safety Award 🔨The City of Rimini for the Cycling Infrastructure Award Read more: tinyurl.com/3dey2p7d

🚴‍♀️🌍 Happening now! Meet the Healthy Cycling Challenge winners at Velo-city 2026 Rimini by joining the session “Promoting healthy and sustainable urban neighbourhoods in Peru, Nepal and Brazil”. 📍 If you are at Velo-city, join the session in Tempio starting at 12:15!

Yesterday, 40+ representatives of local and regional authorities joined our CRC Network Day. From exploring Rimini’s cycling infrastructure to hands-on workshops, the day was full of shared learning and fresh ideas for cycling led planning. Read the full wrap up here: tinyurl.com/2pwt2d2w

🚴✨ Warming up for Velo city 2026 Rimini! Our ECF Members & Networks are gathered tonight for our annual get together at Embassy Rimini in the historic Villa Cacciaguerra – the perfect place to catch-up before conference week. This event is kindly sponsored by SRAM.

🚴🏙️The CRC Network Day 2026 is a wrap! 40+ participants attended this year’s edition, co-organised with the City of Rimini and supported by the Dutch Cyling Embassy with Decisio. Thank you to all who joined for a day full of learnings and exchange! 👉 Join us next year in Ehime: tinyurl.com/5bsm2nxc

CRC Network Day 2026 workshop happening now! After the technical visit, participants are now diving into an interactive session led by the Dutch Cycling Embassy and Decisio to discuss how to best build strong, evidence-based arguments for cycling. Thank you again to DCE for its support!

CRC Network Day 2026 starting now! Co-organised with the City of Rimini and supported by the Dutch Cycling Embassy with Decisio, today’s programme is officially underway. Over 40 participants were welcomed by Mattia Morolli, Deputy Mayor for Mobility of Rimini and Henk Swarttouw, ECF President.

You can now search for EU-funded cycling projects with our interactive map!🔎 This tool brings to life the findings of ECF's research on EU Structural Funds. You can filter by Intervention Field, funds, programmes, or co-financing rates. Explore the data in your region now: ecf.com/en/cycling-i...

Exactly one more week until we reveal the winners of the ECF Awards at the Velo-city conference!⌛ This year, we’re excited to have Eco-Counter as the sponsor of the Cycling Improvement Award once again. Stay tuned on 16 June to see the winners!

🚴🏙️ Only one week until our Cities & Regions for Cyclists Network Day! The event is kindly supported by the Dutch Cycling Embassy, who will lead a workshop with Decisio on cycling-led planning. 👉 Want to join the network? Get in touch: www.ecf.com/en/community...

👏𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴’𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 This is a significant step in the right direction following the European Commission’s proposal back in December 2025, which only focused on vehicles. www.ecf.com/en/news/clea...

Our June newsletter is out! In this edition, we highlight our campaign for #WorldBicycleDay and all the exciting policy developments that paint a good picture of cycling's future—and with Velo-city coming up, there's even more reason to celebrate and keep pedalling. tinyurl.com/5n6dexnt

“𝘾𝙮𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩, 𝙞𝙩’𝙨…” Many languages. Different countries. One shared passion for cycling. ❤️🚲 It’s #WorldBicycleDay 🌍and this year, we wanted to highlight how cycling can be meaningful in multiple ways. So we asked members and partners to share their answers to the question above.

Our Policy and EU Affairs Director Fabian Küster attended the recently concluded World Urban Forum in Baku. #WUF13 In our latest article, he recounts his experience and highlights key takeaways, such as the need to better integrate mobility in urban planning. www.ecf.com/en/news/worl...