Through many different forward-looking sessions during Velo-city 2018, we discussed how new technologies influence the future of cycling. During the first day of Velo-city 2018 we focused on low tech solutions that still remain unexplored,...

The program of Velo-city 2018 Rio de Janeiro included many sessions devoted to bike sharing. Experts from all over the world explored the benefits of bike sharing systems on mobility and local economies, providing examples from different megacities...

Infrastructure was a big topic at Velo-city 2018, having experts from all over the world talking about different perspectives of cycling infrastructure in many different sessions. According to the Cycling Embassy of Denmark, “the infrastructure is...

The World Cycling Alliance welcomes two members from opposite ends of the world, enriching the WCA network with diversity in experience, activities and ambitions. We Ride Australia (AU) and Aromeiazero Institute (BR) join the WCA network following...

After four days of inspiring and stimulating sessions bringing together the top spokespersons from all the relevant fields related to cycling, Velo-city 2018 Rio de Janeiro is finally over and we all said goodbye to Cidade Maravilhosa. Velo-city...

  On 8 June 2018, the WHO Director General Dr Tedros launched the new WHO global action plan on physical activity 2018-2030,"'More active people for a healthier world 'at the Football City, home of the Portuguese National Football Association...

EU Green week, Europe’s biggest environmental event, took place from May 21st to May 25th. In addition, the programme also featured many exciting events organised by partners around Europe, including ECF city members like Madrid, Helsinki, Brussels...

Just one day before the kick-off of Velo-city 2018 Rio de Janeiro, Cidade Maravilhosa also hosted the Meeting of the current members of the network WCA and the Founding Members of the WCA AISBL (under construction). The meeting took...

Our planet faces numerous climate changes and the negative effects on the environment are key to the universal sustainable agenda. 2015 was a key year for multilateralism and sustainable development with the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for...

The world responded to the UN’s World Bicycle Day declaration in full force, with celebrations and events being held from Minsk to Montreal. Cycling communities came together in the four corners of the globe on June 3rd to celebrate the very first...

The registration for the EuroVelo and Cycle Tourism Conference 2018 that will take place in Belgian Limburg on September 26th – 28th is open! You can now register here. Do not miss the leading cycle tourism...

Participants of the “Copy & Paste Infrastructure” session discussed challenges and adaptations of applying the Dutch or Danish cycling infrastructure design standards and solutions to other countries, and analysed cases of success and...