🚲 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

Company bike leasing (CBL) unlocks a myriad of benefits—Germany is proof. 🚲 The country adopted CBL early and now boasts 2.1 million company bikes on the road — mostly e-bikes 🔋 — supporting the cycling industry and promoting healthier, happier communities. #cycling #sustainablemobility

Here’s another reason legislators shouldn’t overlook #CompanyBikeLeasing: its economic returns. 📈 In Germany for instance, CBL contributes to 491,000 related jobs, with CBL providers generating a total turnover of 3.1 billion euros in 2024. #cycling #sustainablemobility

🛑 The problem: Europe’s #GreeningCorporateFleets initiative risks overlooking a major clean mobility solution—bikes and e-bikes. ✅ Our ask to lawmakers: - Include (e-)bikes in zero-emission fleet rules. - Let corporate cycling count toward climate targets. #cycling #policymaking #climateaction

Owning a bike is becoming more accessible thanks to 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴, now a valued job benefit across several EU countries. Expanding this model across Europe could lead to healthier communities, higher job satisfaction, and a stronger shift to #activetravel as a daily mode of transport. 🚲🌍

Greener fleets and employees for keeps 😊 While 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗖𝗕𝗟) is a direct solution for the EU Commission's #𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗙𝗹𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 initiative, it also offers valuable incentives for organisations. For instance, in Germany, CBL is reportedly one of the top-rated job benefits. 🙌

🚴‍♂️ One scheme, many perks! 💼✨ Company bike leasing turns the thought of owning a bicycle into a reality by reducing the financial burden. This then stimulates the economy, supports corporate sustainability, and most importantly, helps more people cycle to wherever they need to go!

Learn about advancing cycling in Europe’s top city for bikes! 🚴 Join our Danish member’s Foreningen Frie Fugle’s study trip in Copenhagen on 6-8th October. 🎫 Get your early-bird tickets at www.thomaskrag.com/studytrip/ - ONLY UNTIL AUGUST 11!

The new EU budget offers hope and risk for active mobility 🚲 While ECF welcomes signs of progress, such as the doubled Connecting Europe Facility transport budget, we're also concerned about: ⚠️ Centralised funding structures ⚠️ The elimination of the LIFE Programme’s operating grants

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 can be a powerful tool to decarbonise transportation, as proved by Germany. Our latest report puts the spotlight on the country's success story, encouraging the rest of Europe to consider CBL as a solution to the #GreeningCorporateFleets initiative. #CBL4Europe

📅 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿’𝘀 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗛 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺! @pathwalkcycle.bsky.social is a coalition calling on governments and cities to make a real commitment to #walking and #cycling. The 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 brings fresh insights from some of the world’s leading experts on active travel.

📢 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧: 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆'𝘀 𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 🚲📈 Since its introduction in 2012, CBL has grown to 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲𝟵,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 and 𝟮.𝟭 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱, directly increasing bike usage across the country. #cycling #sustainablemobility #EUpolicy

Dear Train Operators, Here's how you can start 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 on trains to create better experiences for cyclists everywhere. Remember, we’ve got our eyes on you. 👀 Let's make multimodality a reality 🚲✨ — access our report for more insights: www.ecf.com/en/resources...

𝗕𝗶𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 – 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀? 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱. 🚲❤️🚆 We’ve done our research on 67 long-distance train operators, and while most have improved their bicycle capacity since 2021, many companies have yet to enhance the experience for cyclists. #mobility #railways #cycling

After five powerful years, Jill Warren takes her final bow as ECF CEO—sharing highlights and lessons in her farewell interview. "Although I am giving up my dream job at ECF, I’m not giving up my dream of more and better cycling for all. I’m counting on all of you to keep making it happen!"

From regular cyclists to cycling tourists, the option to bring personal bikes on trains can make a huge difference and benefit society at large! Learn more about the state of bicycle-train integration in our #CyclistsLoveTrains report: www.ecf.com/en/resources...

While no high-speed operators earned excellent marks in our #CyclistsLoveTrains report, those that tied at the top were Austria’s ÖBB and Germany’s Deutsche Bahn. France's SNCF Voyageurs followed closely at third place. 🏅 What do you think of these results? ⬇️ #trains #urbandevelopment #cycling

𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹! Through the 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲, you can scale up the impact of your project by winning a grant of $100,000. This global call for neighborhood-level initiatives highlights the power of cycling as a tool for sustainable urban development. 🚴‍♀️🌍

Your cycling proposal could win a 💰 $100,000 grant — last chance to submit this week! ⏳ The Healthy Cycling Challenge is a global call for innovative and scalable cycling initiatives that promote healthier, more sustainable urban neighborhoods.

🚲Europe’s cycling sector is calling on @ec.europa.eu & President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu to include bikes & e-bikes in the #GreeningCorporateFleets initiative. 📢 A mode-neutral approach is essential. Bikes are already transforming how businesses move—clean, cost-effective, and made in Europe.

🚲 There are three open positions in the EuroVelo Council, the advisory body to the @ecf.com Board on EuroVelo governance and strategic goals. ⏰ If you are a cycling expert with an eye for the development of the European cycle route network, apply by 30 June. 👉 www.ecf.com/media/vacanc...

🚆🚲 Is Europe making room for cyclists on trains? Yes… but only the bare minimum. ⚠️ Our latest #CyclistsLoveTrains report is out. Here's what we found 🧵👇

🚲🚆 Is your country’s train operator bicycle friendly? For our #CyclistsLoveTrains2025 report, we've ranked long-distance operators in terms of accommodation and services. Ranking at the top were Belgium (88), Switzerland (88), Hungary (82), Germany (78), Latvia (77), and Czech Republic (76)!

Could winding down city speeds to 30 km/h lead to substantially safer roads? The data is clear — yes, they can. ✅ Across Europe, cities are showing how reduced speed limits lower the risk of crashes, injuries, and fatalities. It also boosts cycling and bike sharing use. 💚

🚴‍♀️🚆 Cyclists, meet your favorite train operators! 💚 Out of 67, NMBS/SNCB, SBB & MÁV-START top our #CyclistsLoveTrains ranking—thanks to great bike capacity & booking ease. #cycling #trains #mobility

🚆🚲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝘁) 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲. ECF is proud to release the 2nd edition of #CyclistsLoveTrains, a report that covers the bike friendliness of 67 long-distance train operators across Europe. 🌍📊

CRC Network Day 2025 wrapped up yesterday! 🚴‍♀️🌍 It included inspiring discussions & an exclusive tour of Gdańsk's cycling infrastructure. Thanks to our members & partners for making it a success!

🏆 The ECF Awards shine a light on bold ideas and real impact in cycling. 🎥 Watch the video below + join us at Velo-city 2025 in Gdańsk, 10–13 June! ✨Thanks to our sponsors: Arup, Eco-Counter, Geveko Markings & the Netherlands Ministry for Infrastructure and Water Management!

𝗜𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 — 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼. 🚴‍♀️ #WorldBicycleDay2025 Cycling is more than just a mode of transport. It’s a simple, scalable solution to some of the world’s biggest challenges. 🌍 So today, and every day, let’s ride toward a more sustainable future together. #JustRide 💪✨

🚴‍♀️ Missed the Healthy Cycling Challenge webinar? 🌍 100+ participants from 47 countries joined to learn how #cycling can boost health, equity & sustainability in cities. 🎥 Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w82... 💡 Apply for $100K in funding by 26 June: shorturl.at/7ZfXP

The climate crisis disproportionately affects the most vulnerable. But what if the key to justice was as simple as riding a bike? 🌍 Cycling offers more than mobility — it opens doors to equity and sustainability. 🚲 📖 Read the full article here: www.ecf.com/en/news/can-... #climatejustice

🎧 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! Our CEO, Jill Warren, recently joined the Squeaky Wheel Podcast hosted by Irene McAleese and Phil Latz. They talk about her career and ECF's most impactful initiatives, such as the Velo-city conference, EuroVelo, and The Partnership for Active Travel and Health. 🚴‍♀️✨

🚲 Big news from the #cycling world! @velo-city-2025.bsky.social has joined us on Bluesky! 🌍 Follow us for updates on Velo-city 2025 in Gdańsk and join the global conversation on sustainable mobility, advocacy, and the future of urban transport! #Vc2025 #CyclingForAll

🚲💡 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐧 $100,000 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠! The 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 is now open — a global call for innovative and scalable cycling initiatives that promote 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫, 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬.

Let’s celebrate the most remarkable achievements in #cycling promotion! 🌟 Who will take the spotlight this year? Join us at @velo-city-2025.bsky.social in Gdańsk for the award ceremony. Proudly sponsored by Arup, Eco-counter, Geveko Markings and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.

Final Reminder: 🚴‍♀️Last chance to apply for CEO of the European Cyclists’ Federation — deadline is this Sunday, 4 May!⏰

📢 Press release: European Cyclists' Federation CEO Jill Warren will step down in July 2025. Read the full announcement here: www.ecf.com/en/news/euro...

🏆 The #ECFAwards are back! Celebrating bold cycling initiatives worldwide 🌍 This year we have four categories: 🏗️ Cycling Infrastructure 🚦 Road Safety 📈 Cycling Improvement 🌍 Active Mobility Initiative 🏅 Winners announced at Velo-city 2025 in Gdansk! 🔗 More: www.ecf.com/en/news/ecf-...

📢 Press release: European Cyclists' Federation CEO Jill Warren will step down in July 2025. Read the full announcement here: www.ecf.com/en/news/euro...

Am I following any #illustrators or #graphicdesigners on here that might be interested in proposing a logo for an EU-funded project my organisation (@ecf.com) is in? Or maybe you know a freelance illustrator or graphic designer? Please pass the word around or apply yourself. www.smile-city.eu

🚴‍♂️The EU Social Climate Fund is investing €87B to promote cycling and tackle transport poverty. 🌍 Now it's up to countries to secure major investments in their National Plans: 📖Discover more and explore countries that have already secured funding for cycling 👉 www.ecf.com/en/news/euro...

We @ecf.com co-sign a letter to EU Commission president @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu with 9 other EU organisations, calling on EU to reject US vehicle standards or "regulatory equivalence" in automotive trade negotiations www.ecf.com/en/news/ecf-...

👋 Bluesky, it's EuroVelo! 💙 We'll be posting here the latest news and updates about #EuroVelo, cycling tourism and all that goes around it, primarily for a professional audience. 👀 Follow us and visit pro.eurovelo.com for more!