The UK government has created a new agency specifically for cycling and walking, appointing former Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman as its interim commissioner. Active Travel England aims to boost walking and cycling levels by 50% by 2030.

A new survey shows that the majority of Germans would consider using bicycles and public transport over their cars if infrastructure and access to public transport improved.

A new Memorandum of Understanding will see two of the world's leading cycling advocacy organisations, the European Cyclists' Federation and Cycling Industries Europe, continue to build on the current political and business momentum of cycling.

The newly elected municipal government of Varaždin continues a strong track record of green alternatives for local transport. The Croatian city aims to fulfil the dual strategies of more liveable urban landscapes and greener lifestyles.

Ireland aims to continue making great progress for cycling in 2022 with plans to develop a major cycling network for cities, towns and villages across the country. The network is part of the country’s Climate Action Plan to help reach climate...

The Metropolitan City of Milan has approved the Cambio cycling mobility plan. The ambitious project will build another 750 km of cycle paths by 2035, connecting the entire city and its surroundings.

A global campaign for COP26, major developments in EU policy, a new President and a Velo-city to remember, 2021 proved to be a monumental year for cycling advocacy and for the European Cyclists’ Federation. Relive our biggest moments here!

A round up of our most-read articles in 2021, including stories of successful advocacy, news from ECF Members, emerging trends in cycling and highlights from across the cycling world.

Despite another year with COVID-19 restrictions, ECF successfully organised two major in-person world events – Velo-city 2021 Lisboa and the EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference 2021 – as well as several online events with high-level speakers.

Highlights from ECF’s Members and networks reveal that 2021 was a year of many successes and milestones, from increased funding and political support for cycling to the growing number of companies, cities and regions that work for more and better...

All new and renovated residential and non-residential buildings must provide spaces for bicycle parking, according to a new revision proposal for the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive published by the European Commission.

The European Commission’s new Urban Mobility Framework is truly an opportunity for EU cities to revolutionise mobility and transport away from polluting, congestion-prone motorised traffic towards cleaner, more sustainable modes such as cycling.