European Cyclists’ Federation Archives

4 Simple Ways You Could Affect Cycle Infrastructure Change Today

December 21, 2022 at 2:41 pm5 min reading

Urban cycling

If you love cycling, you probably also love really good cycle infrastructure – whether you realise it or not. If you don’t already live in one of the super cycle-friendly cities of Europe, then you may not realise how good it could be.

Cities Reimagined: An Interview with Helsinki’s Cycling Coordinator

April 30, 2021 at 9:10 am7 min reading

Urban cycling

The Coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have led cities worldwide to rethink their transport strategy. Part of this shift has been a sizable push to reconfigure streets to make walking and cycling more accessible, thus aiding social distancing and reducing air pollution.

How the Bicycle Drives the Indian Economy

December 4, 2019 at 3:05 pm5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

According to the Hindu Business Line, as of 2018 there were 90 bicycles in India for every 1,000 inhabitants. That doesn’t sound like a lot, and it isn’t. By comparison, China possesses 149 bikes per thousand and the Netherlands has no fewer than 23 million…