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ECF (European Cyclists' Federation) is the home of cycling, bicycle, bike, cyclist and will ensure mobility, intermodality health, EuroVelo, Velo-city and Cities for Cyclists. Biking by cycle touring will be forced by bicycle policy which increases the cycle traffic, cycle tourism, Bike and train. In germany it is called Fahrrad, Radfahrer or vélo and cycliste. The European Cyclists' Federation (ECF) is pledged to ensure that bicycle use achieves its fullest potential so as to bring about sustainable mobility and public well-being. To achieve these aims, the ECF seeks to change attitudes, policies and budget allocations at the European level. Important links: The European Cyclists' Federation (ECF) will stimulate and organise the exchange of information and expertise on bicycle related transport policies and strategies as well as the work of cyclists movement.
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Milan embraces bike-sharing

The Italian business capital, famous for fashion and football, is adding another characteristic to the cities' image: that of cycling. Inspired by the great success of Vélib in Paris, Milan has now officially inaugurated the kick-off of its own bike-sharing system: BikeMe.

ECF President Manfred Neun compliments the mayor of Milan, Mrs. Letizia Moratti, to the new achievement: "Congratulations to this important step into a good human-friendly future and compliments for this bike model - it's the most fashionable one I have seen till now. So it's typically "Milanese". He also invited the Mayor to Velo-city 2009 in Brussels.

 
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Velo-city 2009

Velo-city®, run by the ECF, is the largest international cycling planning conference series.
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EuroVelo
EuroVelo, the European cycle route network.
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Tours & Destinations

Here you can find attractive cycle trips and destinations...
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Bike and Train Study
The study examines bicycle carriage on long-distance trains in the European Union.
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EuroVelo 6
EuroVelo 6, the cycling route from the Atlantic to the Black Sea.
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BYPAD
BYPAD stands for Bicycle Policy Audit, the method for improving your local and regional bicycle policy.
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ECF calls on all politicians and officials to recognize the important contribution of cycling in tackling climate change

ECF congratulates City of Milan to new bike-sharing system

The Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi inaugurated on Wednesday 5th November in Milan the ... more»

Kommunal-Wettbewerb sucht gute Ideen

Kommunal-Wettbewerb "Mobil zu Null Emissionen" - Gute Ideen für Rad- und ... more»

Interregional social organisation “Bicycle Transport Union” (BTU)

Interregional social organisation "Bicycle Transport Union" (BTU) was officially ... more»

Fietsroute Breukelen – Utrecht: comfortabel en snel

Lodewijk de Waal (voorzitter Taskforce Mobiliteit) en Hugo van der Steenhoven (directeur ... more»

EU Changes Import Duties for Bikes from Specific Countries

BRUSSELS, Belgium - On January 1, 2009 the European Union is changing its import duties for some ... more»