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What can the Podkarpackie region teach us about creating cycle-friendly cities?
In Rzeszów and Stalowa Wola, public spaces, recreational areas, and quality infrastructure not only promote active lifestyles but also cultivate a culture of everyday cycling.
Read more: tinyurl.com/4p3jbxnc
In Rzeszów and Stalowa Wola, public spaces, recreational areas, and quality infrastructure not only promote active lifestyles but also cultivate a culture of everyday cycling.
Read more: tinyurl.com/4p3jbxnc
September 9, 2026 at 9:56 AM
What can the Podkarpackie region teach us about creating cycle-friendly cities?
In Rzeszów and Stalowa Wola, public spaces, recreational areas, and quality infrastructure not only promote active lifestyles but also cultivate a culture of everyday cycling.
Read more: tinyurl.com/4p3jbxnc
In Rzeszów and Stalowa Wola, public spaces, recreational areas, and quality infrastructure not only promote active lifestyles but also cultivate a culture of everyday cycling.
Read more: tinyurl.com/4p3jbxnc
The EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference in Utrecht is happening real soon!
Sign up now for three days of keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, social events, and networking with over 400 professionals from Europe and beyond.
Tickets: euroveloconference.com/2026/registr...
Sign up now for three days of keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, social events, and networking with over 400 professionals from Europe and beyond.
Tickets: euroveloconference.com/2026/registr...
September 7, 2026 at 10:27 AM
The EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference in Utrecht is happening real soon!
Sign up now for three days of keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, social events, and networking with over 400 professionals from Europe and beyond.
Tickets: euroveloconference.com/2026/registr...
Sign up now for three days of keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, social events, and networking with over 400 professionals from Europe and beyond.
Tickets: euroveloconference.com/2026/registr...
ECF and 200+ organisations call for a fossil fuel exit roadmap ahead of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the European Union speech on 16 September.
The open letter urges an end to Europe's fossil fuel dependence, emphasising its many societal impacts.
tinyurl.com/3j73smka
The open letter urges an end to Europe's fossil fuel dependence, emphasising its many societal impacts.
tinyurl.com/3j73smka
ECF, T&E, and 200+ organisations call for EU fossil fuel exit roadmap
ECF, T&E, and 200+ organisations call for EU fossil fuel exit roadmap
www.ecf.com
September 4, 2026 at 8:15 AM
ECF and 200+ organisations call for a fossil fuel exit roadmap ahead of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the European Union speech on 16 September.
The open letter urges an end to Europe's fossil fuel dependence, emphasising its many societal impacts.
tinyurl.com/3j73smka
The open letter urges an end to Europe's fossil fuel dependence, emphasising its many societal impacts.
tinyurl.com/3j73smka
Exciting news—AtlanticOnBike is one of the 25 finalists for the 2026 REGIOSTARS!
The project created a cycling tourism ecosystem revolving around EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic Coast Route, increasing visits, generating jobs, and supporting the local economy.
Vote for the project now! tinyurl.com/2hkeatn6
The project created a cycling tourism ecosystem revolving around EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic Coast Route, increasing visits, generating jobs, and supporting the local economy.
Vote for the project now! tinyurl.com/2hkeatn6
September 3, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Exciting news—AtlanticOnBike is one of the 25 finalists for the 2026 REGIOSTARS!
The project created a cycling tourism ecosystem revolving around EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic Coast Route, increasing visits, generating jobs, and supporting the local economy.
Vote for the project now! tinyurl.com/2hkeatn6
The project created a cycling tourism ecosystem revolving around EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic Coast Route, increasing visits, generating jobs, and supporting the local economy.
Vote for the project now! tinyurl.com/2hkeatn6
The Association of Slovenian E-Bikers has launched a national map of e-bike charging & service stations across Slovenia.
Find distances, station types, ports and accessibility to plan your next trip with confidence: www.e-polnilnice.si/en%F0%9F%9A%...
Find distances, station types, ports and accessibility to plan your next trip with confidence: www.e-polnilnice.si/en%F0%9F%9A%...
September 2, 2026 at 1:51 PM
The Association of Slovenian E-Bikers has launched a national map of e-bike charging & service stations across Slovenia.
Find distances, station types, ports and accessibility to plan your next trip with confidence: www.e-polnilnice.si/en%F0%9F%9A%...
Find distances, station types, ports and accessibility to plan your next trip with confidence: www.e-polnilnice.si/en%F0%9F%9A%...
The EU is deciding how hundreds of billions in cohesion funding will be spent.
ECF is making the case for cycling to be part of the plan — because right now, draft legislation doesn't mention it at all. 🚲
See which points in the regulation ECF recommends leveraging: www.ecf.com/en/news/erdf...
ECF is making the case for cycling to be part of the plan — because right now, draft legislation doesn't mention it at all. 🚲
See which points in the regulation ECF recommends leveraging: www.ecf.com/en/news/erdf...
Cycling's next €6 billion: ECF pushes to put cycling and active mobility into the EU's 2028–2034 cohesion fund regulation
Cycling's next €6 billion: ECF pushes to put cycling and active mobility into the EU's 2028–2034 cohesion fund regulation
www.ecf.com
August 28, 2026 at 3:43 PM
The EU is deciding how hundreds of billions in cohesion funding will be spent.
ECF is making the case for cycling to be part of the plan — because right now, draft legislation doesn't mention it at all. 🚲
See which points in the regulation ECF recommends leveraging: www.ecf.com/en/news/erdf...
ECF is making the case for cycling to be part of the plan — because right now, draft legislation doesn't mention it at all. 🚲
See which points in the regulation ECF recommends leveraging: www.ecf.com/en/news/erdf...
Meet the recipients of the 2026 ECF x Cities for Better Health Travel Grant! 🚲🌎
In the first part of a three-part series introducing the recipients of the 2026 Travel Grant, we are pleased to present...
In the first part of a three-part series introducing the recipients of the 2026 Travel Grant, we are pleased to present...
July 31, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Meet the recipients of the 2026 ECF x Cities for Better Health Travel Grant! 🚲🌎
In the first part of a three-part series introducing the recipients of the 2026 Travel Grant, we are pleased to present...
In the first part of a three-part series introducing the recipients of the 2026 Travel Grant, we are pleased to present...
Check out our latest video of inspiring advocates featuring in our 2026 ECF x Cities for Better Health Travel Grant series! 🚲🌎
@velo-city-conference.com
#activemobility #cycling #urbandevelopment #velocity
@velo-city-conference.com
#activemobility #cycling #urbandevelopment #velocity
July 29, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Check out our latest video of inspiring advocates featuring in our 2026 ECF x Cities for Better Health Travel Grant series! 🚲🌎
@velo-city-conference.com
#activemobility #cycling #urbandevelopment #velocity
@velo-city-conference.com
#activemobility #cycling #urbandevelopment #velocity
Register now to hear from key decision-makers advancing walking and cycling initiatives around the world!🚶♂️🚴
📅 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: the 4th Annual PATH Symposium is taking place online on Monday, 28 September 2026!
This year's edition brings together inspiring voices from around the world promoting walking and cycling for healthy, sustainable communities.
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
This year's edition brings together inspiring voices from around the world promoting walking and cycling for healthy, sustainable communities.
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
July 23, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Register now to hear from key decision-makers advancing walking and cycling initiatives around the world!🚶♂️🚴
🚴🏙️ One month on, and we still can’t get over our best CRC Network Day yet!
A special thank you to our host the City of Rimini, and to the Dutch Cycling Embassy for supporting this edition.
👉 Want to join us next year? Reach out! tinyurl.com/5bsm2nxc
A special thank you to our host the City of Rimini, and to the Dutch Cycling Embassy for supporting this edition.
👉 Want to join us next year? Reach out! tinyurl.com/5bsm2nxc
July 15, 2026 at 9:32 AM
🚴🏙️ One month on, and we still can’t get over our best CRC Network Day yet!
A special thank you to our host the City of Rimini, and to the Dutch Cycling Embassy for supporting this edition.
👉 Want to join us next year? Reach out! tinyurl.com/5bsm2nxc
A special thank you to our host the City of Rimini, and to the Dutch Cycling Embassy for supporting this edition.
👉 Want to join us next year? Reach out! tinyurl.com/5bsm2nxc
Eight months after their official presentation, the three winners of the Healthy Cycling Challenge showcased how their projects have moved into implementation at Velo-city Rimini!
Find out more: www.ecf.com/en/news/heal...
Find out more: www.ecf.com/en/news/heal...
Healthy Cycling Challenge: Winners showcase early achievements at Velo-city 2026 Rimini
Healthy Cycling Challenge: Winners showcase early achievements at Velo-city 2026 Rimini
www.ecf.com
July 7, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Eight months after their official presentation, the three winners of the Healthy Cycling Challenge showcased how their projects have moved into implementation at Velo-city Rimini!
Find out more: www.ecf.com/en/news/heal...
Find out more: www.ecf.com/en/news/heal...
Bigger cars. More safety risks. Less space for cyclists and pedestrians.
In our latest article, we give a rundown of policy recommendations at the local, national, EU, and international levels to minimise the impact of 'carspreading'—the growth of larger cars.
www.ecf.com/en/news/cars...
In our latest article, we give a rundown of policy recommendations at the local, national, EU, and international levels to minimise the impact of 'carspreading'—the growth of larger cars.
www.ecf.com/en/news/cars...
'Carspreading' and the rise of ever-larger cars
'Carspreading' and the rise of ever-larger cars
www.ecf.com
July 6, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Bigger cars. More safety risks. Less space for cyclists and pedestrians.
In our latest article, we give a rundown of policy recommendations at the local, national, EU, and international levels to minimise the impact of 'carspreading'—the growth of larger cars.
www.ecf.com/en/news/cars...
In our latest article, we give a rundown of policy recommendations at the local, national, EU, and international levels to minimise the impact of 'carspreading'—the growth of larger cars.
www.ecf.com/en/news/cars...
🚴 🏙️ New CRC Member Spotlight!
This month, we head to Taiwan to explore how Taipei City is developing its integrated public bicycle schemes, YouBike, to maximise limited urban space and build a seamless cycling city.
Read more: www.ecf.com/en/news/taip...
This month, we head to Taiwan to explore how Taipei City is developing its integrated public bicycle schemes, YouBike, to maximise limited urban space and build a seamless cycling city.
Read more: www.ecf.com/en/news/taip...
Taipei: Building a seamless cycling city through integrated public mobility
Taipei: Building a seamless cycling city through integrated public mobility
www.ecf.com
July 3, 2026 at 2:50 PM
🚴 🏙️ New CRC Member Spotlight!
This month, we head to Taiwan to explore how Taipei City is developing its integrated public bicycle schemes, YouBike, to maximise limited urban space and build a seamless cycling city.
Read more: www.ecf.com/en/news/taip...
This month, we head to Taiwan to explore how Taipei City is developing its integrated public bicycle schemes, YouBike, to maximise limited urban space and build a seamless cycling city.
Read more: www.ecf.com/en/news/taip...
Looking for bike purchase incentives in your country? 🚴
Made possible with support from Wolt, our newly revamped 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 makes it simple to explore cycling subsidies across Europe.
➡️Check it out now: www.ecf.com/en/resources...
Made possible with support from Wolt, our newly revamped 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 makes it simple to explore cycling subsidies across Europe.
➡️Check it out now: www.ecf.com/en/resources...
July 2, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Looking for bike purchase incentives in your country? 🚴
Made possible with support from Wolt, our newly revamped 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 makes it simple to explore cycling subsidies across Europe.
➡️Check it out now: www.ecf.com/en/resources...
Made possible with support from Wolt, our newly revamped 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 makes it simple to explore cycling subsidies across Europe.
➡️Check it out now: www.ecf.com/en/resources...
🚴🏙️Our CRC Network Day workshop was an absolute highlight! Warm thanks to Decisio, expert network partner of the Dutch Cycling Embassy, for a lively role-playing game that let participants step into the shoes of the groups that usually lobby them.
👉 Join our network: www.ecf.com/en/community...
👉 Join our network: www.ecf.com/en/community...
June 29, 2026 at 8:50 AM
🚴🏙️Our CRC Network Day workshop was an absolute highlight! Warm thanks to Decisio, expert network partner of the Dutch Cycling Embassy, for a lively role-playing game that let participants step into the shoes of the groups that usually lobby them.
👉 Join our network: www.ecf.com/en/community...
👉 Join our network: www.ecf.com/en/community...
We spoke with Annika Hanke-Wiedemann, Project Manager at the Altona District Office (Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg), about her presentation, "Hamburg.Ottensen: Redistributing street space in an historical protected ancient neighbourhood". Here's what she had to say:
June 19, 2026 at 3:03 PM
We spoke with Annika Hanke-Wiedemann, Project Manager at the Altona District Office (Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg), about her presentation, "Hamburg.Ottensen: Redistributing street space in an historical protected ancient neighbourhood". Here's what she had to say:
For the third consecutive year, 𝗘𝗖𝗙 𝘅 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 supported the participation to Velo-city 2026 Rimini of 15+ inspiring cycling advocates from 10 developing countries.
Thank you to Cities for Better Health (Novo Nordisk) for making this enriching exchange possible!
Thank you to Cities for Better Health (Novo Nordisk) for making this enriching exchange possible!
June 18, 2026 at 3:45 PM
For the third consecutive year, 𝗘𝗖𝗙 𝘅 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 supported the participation to Velo-city 2026 Rimini of 15+ inspiring cycling advocates from 10 developing countries.
Thank you to Cities for Better Health (Novo Nordisk) for making this enriching exchange possible!
Thank you to Cities for Better Health (Novo Nordisk) for making this enriching exchange possible!
We caught up with Chris Bruntlett of the @dutchcycling.nl after his presentation on the financial case for cycling, part of the session Bikenomics: Understanding the economic impact and financial returns of cycling. Here’s what he had to say
@modacitylife.com @velo-city-conference.com #vc26
@modacitylife.com @velo-city-conference.com #vc26
June 18, 2026 at 10:47 AM
We caught up with Chris Bruntlett of the @dutchcycling.nl after his presentation on the financial case for cycling, part of the session Bikenomics: Understanding the economic impact and financial returns of cycling. Here’s what he had to say
@modacitylife.com @velo-city-conference.com #vc26
@modacitylife.com @velo-city-conference.com #vc26
We are proud to share the winners of the fifth annual edition of the ECF Awards!
📈The City of Oslo for the Cycling Improvement Award sponsored by Eco-Counter
🚵The City of Helsinki for the Road Safety Award
🔨The City of Rimini for the Cycling Infrastructure Award
Read more: tinyurl.com/3dey2p7d
📈The City of Oslo for the Cycling Improvement Award sponsored by Eco-Counter
🚵The City of Helsinki for the Road Safety Award
🔨The City of Rimini for the Cycling Infrastructure Award
Read more: tinyurl.com/3dey2p7d
June 17, 2026 at 9:21 AM
We are proud to share the winners of the fifth annual edition of the ECF Awards!
📈The City of Oslo for the Cycling Improvement Award sponsored by Eco-Counter
🚵The City of Helsinki for the Road Safety Award
🔨The City of Rimini for the Cycling Infrastructure Award
Read more: tinyurl.com/3dey2p7d
📈The City of Oslo for the Cycling Improvement Award sponsored by Eco-Counter
🚵The City of Helsinki for the Road Safety Award
🔨The City of Rimini for the Cycling Infrastructure Award
Read more: tinyurl.com/3dey2p7d
🚴♀️🌍 Happening now!
Meet the Healthy Cycling Challenge winners at Velo-city 2026 Rimini by joining the session “Promoting healthy and sustainable urban neighbourhoods in Peru, Nepal and Brazil”.
📍 If you are at Velo-city, join the session in Tempio starting at 12:15!
Meet the Healthy Cycling Challenge winners at Velo-city 2026 Rimini by joining the session “Promoting healthy and sustainable urban neighbourhoods in Peru, Nepal and Brazil”.
📍 If you are at Velo-city, join the session in Tempio starting at 12:15!
June 16, 2026 at 9:38 AM
🚴♀️🌍 Happening now!
Meet the Healthy Cycling Challenge winners at Velo-city 2026 Rimini by joining the session “Promoting healthy and sustainable urban neighbourhoods in Peru, Nepal and Brazil”.
📍 If you are at Velo-city, join the session in Tempio starting at 12:15!
Meet the Healthy Cycling Challenge winners at Velo-city 2026 Rimini by joining the session “Promoting healthy and sustainable urban neighbourhoods in Peru, Nepal and Brazil”.
📍 If you are at Velo-city, join the session in Tempio starting at 12:15!
Yesterday, 40+ representatives of local and regional authorities joined our CRC Network Day.
From exploring Rimini’s cycling infrastructure to hands-on workshops, the day was full of shared learning and fresh ideas for cycling led planning.
Read the full wrap up here: tinyurl.com/2pwt2d2w
From exploring Rimini’s cycling infrastructure to hands-on workshops, the day was full of shared learning and fresh ideas for cycling led planning.
Read the full wrap up here: tinyurl.com/2pwt2d2w
Cities & Regions for Cyclists holds its annual Network Day in Rimini before Velo-city 2026 Rimini
Cities & Regions for Cyclists holds its annual Network Day in Rimini before Velo-city 2026 Rimini
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June 16, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Yesterday, 40+ representatives of local and regional authorities joined our CRC Network Day.
From exploring Rimini’s cycling infrastructure to hands-on workshops, the day was full of shared learning and fresh ideas for cycling led planning.
Read the full wrap up here: tinyurl.com/2pwt2d2w
From exploring Rimini’s cycling infrastructure to hands-on workshops, the day was full of shared learning and fresh ideas for cycling led planning.
Read the full wrap up here: tinyurl.com/2pwt2d2w
🚴✨ Warming up for Velo city 2026 Rimini!
Our ECF Members & Networks are gathered tonight for our annual get together at Embassy Rimini in the historic Villa Cacciaguerra – the perfect place to catch-up before conference week.
This event is kindly sponsored by SRAM.
Our ECF Members & Networks are gathered tonight for our annual get together at Embassy Rimini in the historic Villa Cacciaguerra – the perfect place to catch-up before conference week.
This event is kindly sponsored by SRAM.
June 15, 2026 at 5:28 PM
🚴✨ Warming up for Velo city 2026 Rimini!
Our ECF Members & Networks are gathered tonight for our annual get together at Embassy Rimini in the historic Villa Cacciaguerra – the perfect place to catch-up before conference week.
This event is kindly sponsored by SRAM.
Our ECF Members & Networks are gathered tonight for our annual get together at Embassy Rimini in the historic Villa Cacciaguerra – the perfect place to catch-up before conference week.
This event is kindly sponsored by SRAM.
🚴🏙️The CRC Network Day 2026 is a wrap! 40+ participants attended this year’s edition, co-organised with the City of Rimini and supported by the Dutch Cyling Embassy with Decisio. Thank you to all who joined for a day full of learnings and exchange!
👉 Join us next year in Ehime: tinyurl.com/5bsm2nxc
👉 Join us next year in Ehime: tinyurl.com/5bsm2nxc
June 15, 2026 at 3:09 PM
🚴🏙️The CRC Network Day 2026 is a wrap! 40+ participants attended this year’s edition, co-organised with the City of Rimini and supported by the Dutch Cyling Embassy with Decisio. Thank you to all who joined for a day full of learnings and exchange!
👉 Join us next year in Ehime: tinyurl.com/5bsm2nxc
👉 Join us next year in Ehime: tinyurl.com/5bsm2nxc
CRC Network Day 2026 workshop happening now!
After the technical visit, participants are now diving into an interactive session led by the Dutch Cycling Embassy and Decisio to discuss how to best build strong, evidence-based arguments for cycling.
Thank you again to DCE for its support!
After the technical visit, participants are now diving into an interactive session led by the Dutch Cycling Embassy and Decisio to discuss how to best build strong, evidence-based arguments for cycling.
Thank you again to DCE for its support!
June 15, 2026 at 1:03 PM
CRC Network Day 2026 workshop happening now!
After the technical visit, participants are now diving into an interactive session led by the Dutch Cycling Embassy and Decisio to discuss how to best build strong, evidence-based arguments for cycling.
Thank you again to DCE for its support!
After the technical visit, participants are now diving into an interactive session led by the Dutch Cycling Embassy and Decisio to discuss how to best build strong, evidence-based arguments for cycling.
Thank you again to DCE for its support!
CRC Network Day 2026 starting now!
Co-organised with the City of Rimini and supported by the Dutch Cycling Embassy with Decisio, today’s programme is officially underway.
Over 40 participants were welcomed by Mattia Morolli, Deputy Mayor for Mobility of Rimini and Henk Swarttouw, ECF President.
Co-organised with the City of Rimini and supported by the Dutch Cycling Embassy with Decisio, today’s programme is officially underway.
Over 40 participants were welcomed by Mattia Morolli, Deputy Mayor for Mobility of Rimini and Henk Swarttouw, ECF President.
June 15, 2026 at 9:24 AM
CRC Network Day 2026 starting now!
Co-organised with the City of Rimini and supported by the Dutch Cycling Embassy with Decisio, today’s programme is officially underway.
Over 40 participants were welcomed by Mattia Morolli, Deputy Mayor for Mobility of Rimini and Henk Swarttouw, ECF President.
Co-organised with the City of Rimini and supported by the Dutch Cycling Embassy with Decisio, today’s programme is officially underway.
Over 40 participants were welcomed by Mattia Morolli, Deputy Mayor for Mobility of Rimini and Henk Swarttouw, ECF President.