Bloch bicycle track - Photo by Eran Shchori The passage of a 'bicycle encouragement bill' through the Israeli Parliament could see cycling have legal support on a level in line with some of the world’s leading cycling nations. The bill, submitted...

Why would you support the 30Kmh campaign? Why are lower speed limits good for cyclists? What can be done about it? Here are some thoughts from the long time UK-bicycle user and road safety campaigner Rod King. I started campaigning for 20mph/30kmh...

2 European countries have just revised their traffic rules. One is strongly supported by cyclists' organisation whereas the other one is highly criticised. What makes the difference? Our Road Safety officer Ceri Woolsgrove draws you the picture....

2012 HPV World Championships in the Kent (United Kingdom) Credit: WHPVA About the Event The HPV World Championships takes place every year in a different city. This year it will take place in Leer, Ostrfriesland in Germany from June 21-23. For...

When we speak to politicians, we all need hard facts and figures to make a case for cycling. ECF’s Health and Environment policy officer Benoit Blondel talks about the World Health’s Organisation (WHO) health savings ‘calculator’, which can help...

Crowded Dutch Parking Credit: Velopa Data is often mind-boggling, especially when it involves the Dutch and cycling...  In the ECF offices, we have staff from every corner of the globe: Hungarians, Americans, Belgians, British, Australians,...

Photo Credit: Mallinaltzin  A recent US study has found that ‘Baby Boomers’ are in worse health than their parents. With similar trends seen in Europe, ECF’s health policy officer, Dr. Randy Rzewnicki explains why we need more people cycling...

More Info Want more information? Read this brochure about B-Track-B You can also send an email to Henk Hendriks.  B-Track-B is looking for interested cities to become a part of this great project.  B-Track-B (Bike the Track, Track the Bike) is a...

Spanish bicycle advocates are demanding asylum at European embassies across Spain in protest against anti-cycling legislation and compulsory helmet laws.  Cyclists in seven of Spain’s largest cities appealed for ‘cyclist asylum’ yesterday at over a...

In a keynote address at the Taipei Cycle Show, ECF’s Development Director Kevin Mayne explains why the world needs Taiwan to become a cycling island Taiwan’s often been called “the Bicycle Kingdom”. Last year it managed to export over $1.8 billion...

 ECF’s member FIAB is becoming a powerful lobby force in Italian politics. Not only have they managed to get parliamentarians cycling to the parliament, but they’ve got them making big promises.   This week, on a rainy day, 6 newly elected MPs...

Credit: Carlton Reid Car use costs us money. Cycling saves us money.  European policy needs to reflect this, says ECF's Environment and Health Policy Officer, Benoit Blondel.   You may wonder what a transport externality is. Put simply, they are...