We cannot afford to wait decades for our fleet of fossil-fuel cars to be fully replaced by electric vehicles. To cut transport CO2 emissions quickly and on a massive scale, EU and world leaders must commit to boosting global cycling levels now...

ECF and a global coalition of over 60 pro-cycling organisations have published an open letter calling on governments attending COP26 in Glasgow to commit to increasing the number of people who cycle in their countries to reach...

ECF demands for cycling to be included in the flagship EU transport initiative ahead of the publication of the European Commission’s proposal for updated regulation guidelines.

The cycling action plan, which goes by the name “BE CYCLIST,” lists 52 action points that Belgium’s federal government will implement by 2024. This first-ever federal Belgian cycling plan was welcomed by ECF Members Fietsersbond and Gracq.

Just in time for the federal elections, children from across Germany will unite for a nationwide demonstration in pursuit of more and safer cycling for kids.

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 European Green Deal or climate-neutral cities without significantly more cycling.

ECF’s latest publication, “Cyclists love trains,” sets a benchmark for intermodal travel on Europe’s railways. The report ranks the bicycle friendliness of 69 European rail operators and was launched at a high-level online event organised by ECF.

After years of advocating to exclude e-bikes from mandatory motor vehicle insurance, ECF and CONEBI have succeeded in getting the European Parliament and the Council of the EU to overturn the original European Commission proposal.

After ECF’s successful campaign to change EU rail passengers’ legislation, a new ECF report on the bicycle friendliness of 53 European railway operators marks the next stop on the line to improving bicycle access on Europe’s trains.

The new pan-European cycling master plan includes ECF recommendations on cycling infrastructure, funding and tourism and covers 54 countries across Europe and North America. Its key objective is to help double cycling levels in the region by 2030.*

Since ECF’s analysis in April, cycling investments have become increasingly prominent in EU Member States’ recovery plans. However, while several countries have stepped up in recognition of the importance of cycling for post-pandemic recovery, there...

How can all children get access to a bicycle from an early age? A new digital booklet showcases inspirational children’s cycling initiatives and best practices from around the world.