New platform „Radkompetenz Österreich“ (Cycle Competence Austria) was welcomed by minister Rupprechter at the Austrian cycle summit. The goal is to improve cycling infrastructure and traffic. Next stop: Velo-city conference in Nantes. Cycle traffic...

Buying an e-bike for your business will save money compared to buying a car, van, light truck, even a scooter. How much can your business or organization save? The Pro-E-Bike SIM Tool calculates the amount of savings you will have by replacing cars...

Cycling has a great place at the International Transport Forum 2015 Annual Summit: it was mentioned more than ever. Cycling is an engine for sustainable tourism but it could do more if it would be integrated in financing, planning and in monitoring...

In the past month the UK Supreme Court ordered the British government to submit a new air quality plan to the European Commission by the end of this year. Air pollution is a hot issue in the country, there have been several experiments to improve...

On 19th May the European Cyclists’ Federation launched a think tank comprising of several stakeholder groups to gather ideas on an EU Roadmap for Cycling. There were many issues discussed at the meeting with participants actively engaging in the...

A systematic review of studies on active transportation showed evidence that a mode shift to active transport resulted in reductions in all-cause mortality, CVD, type 2 diabetes, weight gain, cancer, falls or impaired mental health. It’s the first...

Replacing motor vehicles with bikes and cargo bikes saves money, time, space, and has many other benefits. It's tested, and going mainstream across Europe. Experts present a workshop "Pro-E-Bike & CycleLogistics: Moving goods by cycle" for...

  There are thousands of people working to grow cycling right across the world who have almost no day to day contact with the bicycle industry. The work they do today influencing new investments in infrastructure and creating the next generation of...

Five municipalities that were testing electric bikes in home care services chose to continue to use these bikes because they were all satisfied with the previous results. A spin-off effect is that other municipalities in the region have been...

Road schemes often pose a great challenge to cycling advocacy groups because major road development projects many times suck up resources that could be spent on infrastructure for cycling, walking and public transport. In addition, the principle of...

The UK Supreme Court ruled that the British government needs to comply with EU air pollution limits which would mean tighter controls on diesel vehicles in the country. Advocacy group ClientEarth welcomed the decision, whereas the government is...

World Cycling Alliance, under the ECF umbrella has stressed the importance of cycling and active mobility at the 2nd Preparatory Committee for the Habitat III in Nairobi. WCA also pointed out how cycling fits in all the UN Habitat goals for an...