📣𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: A coalition of European mobility advocates is calling on governments at all levels to urgently scale up cycling as a fast, affordable and energy-efficient solution to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. 🔗Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/33jjwttd

📹EuroVelo is searching for a videographer to shoot footage and develop videos for EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycle Route! This route crosses three countries: the Netherlands, Belgium and France. More details: ecf.com/media/vacanc... Image credits: Tristan Bogaard / EuroVelo 19 Partnership

We analysed over 7,700 projects worth €20.7 billion in EU funds—the data is flawed. ECF's latest research reveals major discrepancies between project categories and reality. Many of those tagged as cycling have little to no impact at all. Watch our explainer! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIQJ...

🚇🚲Public transport and bicycles give people the freedom to move, connect, and explore. That’s why ECF believes that when combined, these two can unlock a million journeys and countless adventures. This #WorldPublicTransportDay, move wherever life takes you!

🚴🏙️ New CRC Member Spotlight! We head to the City of Groningen, where cycling leads the way with a 46,5% modal split. The city’s “all in” approach builds on a long tradition of responding creatively to shifting mobility needs and drives its new Cycling Strategy. Read more: tinyurl.com/2fsp3ma5

💡New report estimates €6.8bn in EU funds goes to cycling investments for the period 2014-2027 This latest analysis tackles 7,713 projects analysed based on project descriptions—instead of project labels—to get a better estimate of the impact on cycling. Read more: tinyurl.com/mspf2dn9

🚲🏙️The City of Budapest joins ECF’s Cities & Regions for Cyclists Network! With strong public support and a creative, people-centred approach, the city is sparking a real cycling renaissance. 🔗 Read the full article to learn more: www.ecf.com/en/news/buda...

A win for cycling tourism! In case you missed it, 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 was recognised as a “strategic European sector” in a tourism report by the 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 (𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡) of the European Parliament. 🔗Read more: www.ecf.com/en/news/cycl...

🚴 Meet our new associate member: Velo Schools Skopje! Operating in 48 municipalities and 180 schools across North Macedonia, their work focuses on helping children gain practical skills, road safety awareness, and confidence on two wheels. 💡Learn more: veloschools.mk

ECF is proud to have contributed to Eurostat's latest Glossary for Transport Statistics, which serves as a crucial resource for standardising transport terminology globally. The latest edition includes a revised and expanded section on 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲! 🚲📖

🚴 Join Foreningen Frie Fugle for a study trip in Copenhagen from 1st to 3rd June 2026! Cycle through the city and attend lectures from experts in various cycling-related fields on the topic of planning and promoting cycling. Find out more here: www.thomaskrag.com/studytrip/

🚴‍♂️🏙️ The countdown to Velo city 2026 is on! Our annual CRC Network Day will once again be supported by the Dutch Cycling Embassy (DCE), in collaboration with Decisio. We spoke with Skadi Tirpak, Managing Director, about the DCE’s work. Read more: www.ecf.com/en/news/dutc...

Discover how the City of Varaždin, Croatia, is strengthening its identity as a cycling city by pairing steady political commitment with practical measures to shift mobility habits. 🔗Learn more about the inspiring work of this CRC Network member here: www.ecf.com/en/news/vara...

📣ECF is looking for a new Board Member for the period 2026-2029! Being a Board Member allows for exchanges, encounters and impact on the sustainable cycling world. If you think you are the perfect match, apply by 𝟮𝟬 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. 🔗https://www.ecf.com/en/about-us/vacancies-tenders/

UNECE releases new set of cycling definitions🗒️ A group of experts, including ECF, has developed a new list of cycling infrastructure terms and definitions to harmonise international use. Read the full publication here: unece.org/transport/pu...

🚲🏙️ Québec City is now part of the Cities & Regions for Cyclists Network! Cycling is a key pillar of our new member’s long-term sustainable mobility strategy, driven by strong community engagement. 🔗 Read the full article to learn more: www.ecf.com/en/news/queb...

📣The Cycle Friendly Employer (CFE) Call for Applications 2026 is open! We are inviting organisations to join the CFE Consortium and implement the CFE Certification framework in their country. Find out about eligible countries and about the application process here: www.ecf.com/en/news/cycl...

📣 ECF is looking for a new Board Member for 2026–2029. Join a growing team of cycling advocates, steering one of the most relevant cyclists’ advocacy groups in the world. Do you think you could be a great fit? Apply by 20 March 2026. Read the full announcement 👇 www.ecf.com/en/about-us/...

The Bikeable City Masterclass is now open for registration🚴🧑‍🏫 Join the Cycling Embassy of Denmark and Urban Cycle Planning for a week of activities to exchange insights and learn from Danish best practices. 📅18-22 May 2026 ✍️Sign up before 1 March 2026 🔗Learn more: tinyurl.com/36pan95k

🚴Our ECF member ProVelo.lu becomes Luxembourg’s national coordinator for the Cycle Friendly Employer Certification! They will support employers promote cycling among their employees as a solution to commute to work. 👉 The CFE certification is active in 16 countries with 1,900+ certified employers.

🚴 The @dutchcycling.nl returns as sponsor of the Cities & Regions for Cyclists Network Day! We are happy to continue our collaboration for the 2026 edition, co-organised by ECF and the City of Rimini. This is an opportunity for CRC Network members to meet and kick off the Velo-city conference.

🚶‍♀️🚲 Are governments finally recognising the power of active travel? The 2026 PATH report shows promising trends: 50% of NDCs now include walking & cycling! 📈 But accountability gaps remain. ⚠️ Read more: pathforwalkingcycling.com/wp-content/u... #ActiveTravel #ClimateAction

The Croatian city of Varaždin, a Cities & Regions for Cyclists Network member, unveiled a bicycle sculpture on a roundabout at its entrance. This landmark celebrates the city’s strong cycling identity and is a great example of cycling-focused innovation in our network. 🚲 ecf.com/CRFC varazdin.hr

🎄In week 3 of our Cycling Advent Calendar 🚲🎁, we celebrate the many faces of the cycling movement. We build on a community of authorities, employers, global coalitions, members, networks, and partners to advocate for more and better cycling for all. 👉 Swipe through to open this week’s doors

The wait is over: @velo-city-conference.com 2026 registrations are OPEN! 🎟️ Join the global event on everyday cycling and sustainable urban development, taking place in #Rimini from 16-19 June 2026 🌍🚲 This year, we are excited to introduce a new ticket category for non-profits and small startups 🎉

🎄It’s the second week of our Cycling Advent Calendar 🚲🎁 Last week focused on our policy wishes; this week, we shift gears to milestones, merchandise, and future events for cyclists. 👉 See what the future holds for routes and cycling events. #UrbanMobility #ActiveTravel #EUTransport

Our member U-Cycle is bringing bikes to people who rely on them to reach work, deliver aid and stay connected during the war. Your support for #BikesForUkraine keeps communities moving. 👇 Scan the QR code to support. #GivingTuesday #BikesForUkraine #CyclingSolidarity

It’s Week 1 of our Cycling Advent Calendar!🚲🎁 We’re counting down to a more sustainable, cycle-friendly Europe. Each “door” in this week’s thread is a wish for the future of cycling, linked to our work. 👉 Follow as we reveal new cycling goals every week and reply with your own cycling wishes! 🎄

With the global Cloudflare outage knocking out CANVA, OpenAI, X and others - we decided it's time to dust off our PowerPoint skills and go analog again! #Cycling #ActiveMobility

📢 We need ambitious climate commitments now more than ever. Non-profit organisations are invited to sign PATH's open letter calling all national governments to embed walking and cycling in climate commitments before #COP30. 🖊️ Join this collective call now! pathforwalkingcycling.com/cop30/

Calling all non-profit organisations! PATH's open letter needs your voice 📣 @pathwalkcycle.bsky.social is urging all national governments to integrate walking 🚶‍♀️ and cycling 🚴 into their NDCs before #COP30. Sign the letter now and join this collective call: pathforwalkingcycling.com/cop30/

Over 𝟭𝟱𝟰 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 have shown their support for @pathwalkcycle.bsky.social and its open letter urging national governments to include walking and cycling in NDCs. These signatories represent 𝟰𝟳 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 from six continents! 👉 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: pathforwalkingcycling.com/cop30/

EU vehicle standards are non-negotiable ✊ 75 civil society organisations, including ECF, have published a joint letter warning that aligning European standards with laxer US rules 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗨 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀. Read more: tinyurl.com/4jpxjkrw

Is your country incorporating cycling into its National Energy and Climate Plan? Since 2018, ECF has been tracking the role of cycling in NECPs. For the first time, the average score has reached 5.4/10. More aggressive policies are needed to achieve the modal shift. 🔗Read more: lnkd.in/ese9s8bc

ECF and Cities for Better Health unveil three winning initiatives for the Healthy Cycling Challenge! 🚲 Pedalando Juntas (Brazil) 🚲 Pedalea Seguro (Peru) 🚲 Pedal Paathshala (Nepal) Learn how these local projects are promoting healthy and sustainable neighborhoods: tinyurl.com/ywx2mnfc

🎬 Exciting event on 19 October — 𝗕𝗶𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 (𝗕𝗙𝗙) is coming to Nicosia! Organised by ECF Member OPU Collective, this all-day celebration is dedicated to the power of the bicycle as a tool for sustainability, health, freedom, and community. More info: www.ecf.com/en/news/nico...

📢 In case you missed it, the European Commission recently released a progress report on the implementation of the 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴. 🚴‍♀️ While ECF welcomes these milestones, we emphasize that the Declaration must be backed by a concrete action plan with the benchmarks listed below. 📊

📢 PATH (@pathwalkcycle.bsky.social) urges all national governments to submit ambitious NDCs without further delay. Now is the time to scale up ambition and embed walking 🚶‍♀️ and cycling 🚴 in climate strategies to reduce pollution, benefit public health and create inclusive, equitable societies.

✊ Join the 50+ non-profit organisations that have already signed PATH's open letter calling on all national governments to integrate walking and cycling into their NDCs ahead of #COP30. @pathwalkcycle.bsky.social 👉 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: pathforwalkingcycling.com/cop30/

🌍 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 #𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟯𝟬 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂ #activetravel #climateaction #walking #cycling pathforwalkingcycling.com/cop30/

🌍 @pathwalkcycle.bsky.social 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 #𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟯𝟬 Are you a non-profit civil society organisation? Sign our open letter and join our collective call-to-action: pathforwalkingcycling.com/cop30/

ECF is looking for a motivated 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 to join its team in Brussels! The Members & Networks Intern plays an integral and important role in our federation through supporting collaborative working relationships in our international network. More details: www.ecf.com/en/about-us/...

🚲 CRC Members spotlight: 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸!🌿 📍 Events include a kick-off on Friday 𝟭𝟵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 at Kansalaistori, and the city’s 𝗖𝗮𝗿-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟮 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. Everyone's invited to join! Check it out here: 👉 tinyurl.com/3vx3bv37

We are thrilled to share the rest of our presenters for the PATH Symposium! 🗣️ To give everyone an idea of how organisations and governments are addressing urban challenges through walking and/or cycling, we've selected representatives from all over the world to share their initiatives.

We are pleased to share the first half of our exciting lineup of presenters for the third annual symposium hosted by @pathwalkcycle.bsky.social This part of our programme showcases initiatives around the world that use walking and/or cycling as a powerful solution for various urban challenges 🚶‍♀️🚲

Presenting the lineup of panelists for this year's PATH Symposium! 🗣️ @pathwalkcycle.bsky.social This part of the programme is a dynamic discussion about creating more sustainable, healthier communities through walking and cycling.

🚄 ECF calls for better bicycle integration in high-speed rail (HSR) 🚲 Following the results of our #CyclistsLoveTrains report, HSR is by far the lowest-performing category when it comes to accepting non-dismantled bicycles. We suggest solutions in our latest paper: tinyurl.com/3xbpr556

Fun event coming up from one of our members! 📣 After the success of last year’s event, the Organisation for Positive Urbanism (OPU Collective) is once again hosting the Laou Laou Car-Free Day. 🚶‍♀️🚲 📅 Happening in Agioi Omologites, Nicosia on 21 September 2025. More details: tinyurl.com/y49xtunn

Your summer reading list 📰 Whether you're looking to brush up on industry developments or stay updated on exciting news, we've rounded up top picks straight from our team's bookmarks! Links down below!

Ciao from Rimini – host of #VC26 👋 Birthplace of Fellini & one of Europe’s top summer destinations, Rimini is transforming with bold urban regeneration & a commitment to active, sustainable mobility! 🌊🚲📽 youtu.be/6JSx_eZkJcA?... 📅 Join us in #Rimini for @velo-city-conference.com | 16–19 June 2026