Membership of the ECF is open to organizations which have an interest in the bicycle as an everyday form of transport or a means of recreation. Membership is subject to agreement by the majority of the existing members.

Full membership is open to European groups of cycle users who primarily aim at promoting the bicycle as an everyday means of transport or recreation, and who have paid the agreed subscription. This entitles them to vote at ECF Meetings.

Associate membership is open to:
European groups who do not meet the criteria for full membership but who support the aims of the ECF,
Cycling organizations from outside Europe or other bodies with an interest in cycling.

They pay the agreed subscription, receive material and may attend the AGM or working groups meetings, but do not have voting rights at meetings.

However, commercial undertakings and associations representing commercial interests who wish to express their sympathy for the aims of the ECF cannot become Associate member but the Management Committee may grant them the status of Supporting Member. The subscription depends on the type of organization.

Full and Associate Members receive the following ECF services free:

• have their news posted on the ECF web site,
• a subscription to the "Bicycle Research Report" (BRR)
• a copy of every new publication,
• access to ECF's intranet "list@ecf.com", enabling them to communicate with the other ECF members,
• a reciprocal agreement on the use of services provided by ECF member organisations means that these services (e.g. discounts on maps and books or accommodation addresses) can be used by members of other ECF groups (except those from the same country).

If your group or organization is interested in becoming an ECF member, please don't hesitate to contact us for details.