Happy New Year! At @ecf.com we think 2026 could be the year of cycling tourism, and we present five trends in the sector. pro.eurovelo.com/news/2026-01...

🎁 Wrapping up 2025 🌟 It's been a year of achievement for EuroVelo, at all levels. In our end-of-the-year article, we stop and reflect on route announcements, events, awards, data and more. 🥰 Happy holidays from the EuroVelo team! 👉 pro.eurovelo.com/news/2025-12...

🎂 EuroVelo turns 28 today! 💙 Launched on 21 November 1997 in Logroño, Spain, EuroVelo began as an ambitious idea to connect Europe by bicycle, and 28 years later, it has become a well-established network of 17 long-distance cycling routes spanning more than 90,000 km across 39 countries.

📢 The Sava Cycle Route is a candidate to join the EuroVelo network 🎉 🚲 The future EuroVelo 18 will connect Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, linking three European capitals (Ljubljana, Zagreb and Belgrade) along the course of the Sava River. en.eurovelo.com/news/2025-10...

Our open letter urging national governments to include walking and cycling in NDCs has 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝟭𝟱𝟰 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 to date, representing 𝟰𝟳 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 from six continents! 👉 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 and be part of this collective call: pathforwalkingcycling.com/cop30/

📢 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. 📊

Velo-city 2026 call for abstracts is OPEN! 🚲 Present your work on cycling & sustainable urban development to the global cycling community at #VC26 Rimini. 📅 16–19 June 2026 Theme: Delivering the Urban Dream ✨ 🔗 Submit by 31 Oct: www.velo-city-conference.com/en/programme...

📢 PATH urges all national governments to submit ambitious NDCs without ahead of #COP30. 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. #ClimateAction

🌟 A large section of the Rhine Cycle Route has been recertified! ✅ We recommend it to regular and occasional cyclists. 73% of it is suitable for all types of cyclists, including families, cyclists with disabilities, and those using special cycles. en.eurovelo.com/news/2025-09...

📏 The total length of the EuroVelo network is now 91,812 km ✅ 63,157 km of it are ready to cycle ⭐ 38,457 km are signposted with EuroVelo signage The Route Development Status Report includes these data and much more about single routes and countries: pro.eurovelo.com/news/2025-09...

🥰 The EuroVelo Overview Map is getting a makeover in 2026, and we are looking for advertisers. The map is known to feature on home and office walls and is the first contact with EuroVelo for thousands of visitors to travel and cycling fairs in Europe. 👉 pitch.com/v/evmap26-b6...

😍 One month to the EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference! 🆕 We are excited to announce the EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Awards. The winners of the Best Cycling Tourism Initiative Award, kindly sponsored by SRAM, and the Best Cycle Route Development Award. eurovelo2025balatonfured.com/en/home/

Where is the world's largest cycle route network? In Europe! 🇪🇺 EuroVelo is a cycle network of 90,000 km & 17 long-distance routes connecting Europe. We have underlined our strong commitment to cycling as a healthy and climate-friendly mode of transport: europa.eu/!cY6RMg 📷 © @eurovelo.com

Another day of filming the @eiturbanmobility.eu Explained series, this time in Brussels to interview Agathe Daudibon, @eurovelo.com and Cycling Tourism Director at @ecf.com about how EuroVelo routes support the growth and development for cycling across Europe. Stay tuned for this and future videos!

Cycling is more than just exercise. It means a cleaner planet, thriving cities, and a stronger economy. EU cycling in numbers: ✔️ 92,000+ km of EuroVelo cycling routes across Europe ✔️ Nearly 10 million bikes produced in the EU every year ✔️ 1.35 million jobs supported by the EU cycling sector

🔍 There's a lot to learn about tourism development from data. 🎤 This is what Visit Hungary CEO Oliver Csendes will be discussing at the EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference 2025, in the morning of Thursday 25 September in Balatonfüred. Programme: eurovelo2025balatonfured.com/en/theme/pro...

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

A nice piece today about @eurovelo.com #1 in #Ireland. Dolan explains how following the blue, starred signs of the EuroVelo “brought [them] around bockety roads with grass in the middle of them . . . which is something you wouldn’t have seen if you were on.. epaper.irishtimes.com/titles/irish...

📑 The UNECE Guide for designating cycling networks is finally public! 🔍 The newly published Guide is intended for transport professionals who develop and plan cycle route networks at national, regional or local level. 👉 More about @ecf.com's contribution: pro.eurovelo.com/news/2024-10...

☀️ Pedal Spain: a project to improve coordination within the cycling tourism sector 🎤 We interviewed Belén Calahorro Lizondo, coordinator of EuroVelo and Pedal Spain at @conbici.bsky.social, to learn more about the project, its objectives and long-term legacy. 👉 pro.eurovelo.com/news/2025-08...

"Several EuroVelo / @eurovelo.com paths border the ocean, including sections of the North Sea in Denmark, the Adriatic Sea in Croatia and the Mediterranean Sea in Spain. Such routes are among the most popular in Europe." Via @bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

🚵‍♀️ She’s currently riding the Transcontinental Race, so speaking at the EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference will be a rest day for Lael Wilcox. 🫶 On 25 September in Balatonfüred, she will talk about ‘Growing a cycling tourism community’ 🎟️ Tickets: eurovelo2025balatonfured.com/en/registrat...

5 reasons why you should not miss the EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference: 1️⃣ A curated programme on sustainability 🎤 2️⃣ Networking with top experts 🤝 3️⃣ The beautiful Balaton Lake ⛵ 4️⃣ Three technical visits 🚲 5️⃣ The best of Hungarian hospitality 😋 👉 eurovelo2025balatonfured.com/en/home/

📣 The EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference (Balatonfüred, 24-26 September) is taking shape and we're excited to unveil the first confirmed speakers for keynotes, plenary and parallel sessions. 👉 Take a look at the confirmed speakers session by session: eurovelo2025balatonfured.com/en/theme/pro...

💜 One month after @velo-city-conference.com 🥹 🌟 Located at the crossroads of 3 EuroVelo routes, Velo-city in Gdansk was again an amazing place to talk cycling in all forms, including EuroVelo and cycling tourism. Read our account of the world cycling summit 👉 pro.eurovelo.com/news/2025-07...

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀—𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸! This is your chance to gain fresh insights, engage directly with experts, and help shape our collective call to action in the lead-up to #COP30 later this year. Register now: tinyurl.com/PATHSymposiu... #sustainablemobility

🌟 A EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy is in the making – and cycling tourism should be in it! 🚲 A public consultation is open and @ecf.com calls all interested stakeholders to support the inclusion of cycling tourism in the upcoming strategy. 👉 Policy paper and info: www.ecf.com/en/news/ecf-...

🎂 10 years of ECS, 300 trained EuroVelo Route Inspectors! 🛣️ We celebrate the European Certification Standard, the @ecf.com methodology to evaluate the quality of long-distance cycle routes, by looking at the sessions of 2025. 🗓️ Next training: 14-15 April 2026! 👉 pro.eurovelo.com/news/2025-06...

🌟 The EuroVelo Council met in Brussels for discussions, workshops… and a 🚲 tour of EuroVelo 5 – Via Romea. We were pleased to welcome the @ec.europa.eu’s DG MOVE Tourism and Urban Mobility Units and the Committee of the Regions.

🚲 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...

😍 Discover the programme and sessions of the EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference (Balatonfüred, 24-26 September)! 👉 Check out the plenary and parallel sessions and first confirmed keynote speakers: eurovelo2025balatonfured.com/en/theme/pro...

🚲 Happy World Bicycle Day 💙💛 🙌 We are celebrating with a special announcement: EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route is extended to Austria and Liechtenstein with a new track on the right bank of the river, for a total of 62 kilometres. 👉 Read more: eurovelo.com/news/2025-06...

Cycling isn’t just good for your health – It’s good for the planet, our cities, and the economy. ✔️ Over 92,000 km of EuroVelo cycling routes across Europe ✔️ Nearly 10 million bicycles produced yearly in the EU ✔️ 1.35 million jobs supported by the EU cycling sector

It's #WorldBicycleDay, a celebration of cycling as a practical, sustainable, and increasingly popular way to get around, not just for short trips, but for long-distance travel too, thanks to @ecf.com @eurovelo.com routes ⤵️ unric.org/en/world-bic...

👀 Official EuroVelo t-shirts are here! 💛 Two exclusive designs, printed with care in Belgium on certified sustainable cotton, to show your support and love for EuroVelo on and off the bike. Read more and support EuroVelo: eurovelo.com/news/2025-05...

💫 There are three open positions for the EuroVelo Council, the advisory body on strategic objectives, governance and representation. The Council supports the @ecf.com Board, the EuroVelo Team and represents National EuroVelo Coordination Centres. Apply by 30 June! www.ecf.com/media/vacanc...

🌍 Join us at the EU tourism stakeholder event at the European Commission on 27 May! 💛💙 We will have a pitch titled 'Touring on wheels: Cycling Tourism with EuroVelo'. More information: transport.ec.europa.eu/news-events/... Our advocacy work on cycling tourism: pro.eurovelo.com/news/2024-08...

We are looking for a subcontractor to design and/or print and distribute the new edition of the EuroVelo Overview Map, the main physical communication tool for the European cycle route network. The deadline to submit offers is 15 June, 23:59 CEST. ecf.com/media/vacanc...

🖇️ National EuroVelo Coordination Centres (NECCs) are the link between the European and national level in EuroVelo coordination. 🙌 The new NECC Manual guides aspiring organisations to prepare their application to join the network. 🤓 Read the manual: pro.eurovelo.com/download/doc...

💡 Showcase your cycling product, innovation or destination at the EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference! 🤝 From 24 to 26 September in Balatonfüred, you will connect with many professionals who are looking to discover the latest solutions in cycling. 👉 eurovelo2025balatonfured.com/wp-content/u...

📷 This is how we feel about EuroVelo Digital Statistics for the year 2024. 🍪 In short, a new cookie consent system caused a tracking error on EuroVelo.com, resulting in an estimated loss of over 500,000 sessions. 😎 Honest interview and main takeaways: pro.eurovelo.com/news/2025-04...

😍 This year's EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference takes place in Balatonfüred from 24 to 26 September. 🎫 As we work on the programme, you can already choose a one, two or three-day ticket to experience the largest cycling tourism conference in Europe! eurovelo2025balatonfured.com/en/registrat...

🚲 Branding is like a bicycle – you gotta have it in top shape for a smooth ride! 🎨 The revised version of the EuroVelo Brand Guide has new elements that help us and National EuroVelo Coordination Centres make the routes recognisable and easy to navigate for users. pro.eurovelo.com/download/doc...

🪂 The EuroVelo Usage Barometer 2024 has just landed on our desks! ⭐ Every year, we monitor the number of cyclists passing through a sample of automatic counters together with @eco-counter.bsky.social. 👉 Read the findings in our article: pro.eurovelo.com/news/2025-04...

🔜 The @adfc.de Cycling Tourism Congress is coming up! 🚵 German cycling tourism experts and decision-makers will meet in Bremen from 13 to 15 May. The programme is already available and registrations are open, and we'll be there, too, in session 1.A! 👉 www.adfc.de/radtourismus...

👋 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!