“This is historic!” For the first time in Velo-city history, ten female speakers took the stage to celebrate the role of women in cycling. Wrapping up day 3, the all-woman session was followed by the traditional Bike Parade, which took Lisbon by...

Whether you are exploring a new country or just popping out to the shops, there truly is no better way to absorb one’s surroundings than from the seat of a bicycle. This was the key message to be taken away from day 2 of Velo-city 2021 Lisboa....

From high-level plenaries to inspiring side events, from discussions on temporary cycle lanes to permanent infrastructure change, we hope you enjoyed the first day of Velo-city 2021 Lisboa! After last year's hiatus, we are absolutely thrilled to...

With only a few days to go until Velo-city 2021 Lisboa, ECF invites you for a sneak preview of the conference’s six plenary sessions. Each session will focus on its own particular theme, hosting over 40 high-level speakers from around the world.

With Velo-city 2021 Lisboa fast approaching, ECF directors and policy experts present their highlight reel for the world cycling summit on 6-9 September, with topics ranging from the climate crisis and urban planning to cycle tourism...

The Cycle-Friendly Employer Certification is booming in Germany. The scheme is devised to encourage European companies to make cycling more accessible to their employees. This will in turn make for healthier and more productive employees and reduce...

Since its invention, the bicycle has been a symbol of empowerment and a tool for creating more inclusive societies. On 6-9 September, over 200 speakers will convene around the theme of “Cycle Diversity” at this year’s global cycling summit in Lisbon...

Velo-city 2021 Lisboa will take place on 6-9 September, a perfect occasion to learn more about Lisbon’s bike friendliness. And why not explore the Portuguese capital by bike?

​In this third and final #CargoBike series article, ECF interviews urbike & Delhaize about the BCklet project, a cargo bike project that aims to rethink traditional delivery models in Brussels.

ECF Member and CFE National Coordinator for Turkey, ENVERÇEVKO, certifies the Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Transportation Department as the first-ever Cycle-Friendly Employer in Turkey.

Since ECF’s last analysis, most EU countries now mention cycling in their COVID-19 recovery plans, with €1.7 billion earmarked for cycling infrastructure, safety, tourism and promotion, confirming its importance for Europe’s sustainable recovery.

In 2011, Poland introduced road legislation changes in favour of cycling. The results demonstrated how such changes can make a big difference in a “less-cycling country,” while also exposing certain weaknesses of the Vienna Conventions on Road...