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ECF CEO Jill Warren’s key takeaways from Velo-city 2021 Lisboa

On behalf of the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), we have truly enjoyed working with Mayor Fernando Medina and Deputy Mayor Miguel Gaspar and with the Munic...At the world cycling summit in Lisbon on 6-9 September, Jill Warren made it clear that there is no conceivable way to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, the Europ...

14 Sep, 2021

  It cannot be said enough: there is no conceivable way to achieve the sustainable development goals, the European Green Deal or climate-neutral cities w... After four days of inspiring plenaries, enlightening sessions and empowering speakers, it’s time to say farewell as, alas, all good things must come to an end. We hope y...

09 Sep, 2021

  What we want to be is not a splash. We want to be a tsunami. We want things to change! Kevin Mayne CEO of Cycling Industries Europe QU... “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-wom...

08 Sep, 2021

  Our countries need cycling as a sustainable mode to support rural areas, giving people the possibility to go off the beaten path. Alessandra Priante Di... 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...

07 Sep, 2021

  The cycling revolution is on the way, and it’s going to become stronger, I can promise that. Frans Timmermans Executive Vice-President of the European... 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 Ve...

06 Sep, 2021

On 6-9 September, the global cycling community convenes in Lisbon, Portugal, for this year’s Velo-city, the annual world cycling summit. With 250+ speakers, 50+ sessions,...

03 Sep, 2021

The European Cyclists’ Federation’s (ECF) annual world cycling summit, Velo-city, gets underway on 6 September. The four-day conference is set to host six high-...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 p...

31 Aug, 2021

After a year’s hiatus, the annual world cycling conference, Velo-city, is back and due to be hosted by the city of Lisbon on 6-9 September. With a program sched...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 t...

30 Aug, 2021

Since the implementation of the Cycle-Friendly Employer (CFE) Certification Framework, European Cyclists' Federation (ECF) Member Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-...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....

30 Aug, 2021

This year’s edition of ECF’s annual flagship event, Velo-city 2021 Lisboa, is just around the corner. On 6-9 September, the global cycling community will conven...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 aroun...

25 Aug, 2021

To get to Lisbon by bicycle, your best option is to cycle along the EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route. This 11,000-kilometre-long route goes through six differe...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 b...

25 Aug, 2021

Brussels is not exactly known for smooth flowing road traffic. In 2019, TomTom ranked the city as the 7th most congested large city in Europe. According to GRAC...​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 d...

24 Aug, 2021

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