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.

The Council of the EU has reached an agreement on updated rules for VAT rates that will benefit consumers all over the EU. Member states will now be able to apply reduced VAT rates on both conventional bicycles and e-bikes.

An open letter by the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) and a global coalition of pro-cycling organisations urging governments to cut transport emissions by investing in cycling has seen a surge in support from all over the world.

ECF CEO Jill Warren joined high-level travellers aboard flagship Connecting Europe Express trip from Zürich to Bern, promoting the need for seamless bicycle-to-rail travel.

12,000 more participants took part in the Bike to Work 2021 campaign compared to the previous year. A total of 15.6 million kilometres were covered by cyclists throughout Switzerland, a distance equivalent to 40 trips to the moon!

After ECF’s successful campaign to change EU rail passengers’ legislation, a new ECF report on the bicycle friendliness of 53 European railway operators marks the next stop on the line to improving bicycle access on Europe’s trains.

Cycling Scotland's new campaign aims to increase cycling figures by focusing on safety. As part of the campaign, police are set to clamp down on careless drivers to protect cyclists and raise awareness for better road standards.

How can all children get access to a bicycle from an early age? A new digital booklet showcases inspirational children’s cycling initiatives and best practices from around the world.

More than any technology or political decision of the last few decades, COVID-19 has disrupted business as usual. It surprised all of us and imposed itself on our full agendas, on our stubbornness to refuse home working, on our (business) trips, on...

Strategic investments in sustainable tourism are essential to ensure a safe recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and to deliver on the commitments of the EU Green Deal.  Sustainable and...

In cooperation with 11 other organisations, ECF co-signed a letter addressed to Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans and Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean highlighting the need for an integrated and sustainable approach to urban...