European Cyclists' Federation

Reports & publications Check our resources to know more information.

Learn more about #CBL4Europe here: www.ecf.com/en/resources...

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

Reports & publications Check our resources to know more information.

Read our latest white paper to learn more!
#cycling #mobility #greeningcorporatefleets

www.ecf.com/en/resources...

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. 🚲🌍

Reports & publications Check our resources to know more information.

👉 Read more about CBL's potential in our latest report: www.ecf.com/en/resources...

#cycling #mobility

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. 🙌

Reports & publications Check our resources to know more information.

📘 Read our latest report! #cycling #sustainablemobility www.ecf.com/en/resources...

🚴‍♂️ 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!

Cycling Investments: EU Budget Plans Offer Hope and Risk for Active Mobility Cycling Investments: EU Budget Plans Offer Hope and Risk for Active Mobility

🔎 Read our full analysis: www.ecf.com/en/news/cycl...

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

Reports & publications Check our resources to know more information.

Full report here: www.ecf.com/en/resources...

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

Reports & publications Check our resources to know more information.

Full report here: www.ecf.com/en/resources...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: PATH Third Annual Online Symposium. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. PATH is hosting its Third Annual Online Symposium: “Walking and Cycling: Leading the way to more sustainable and healthier communities”. Tuesday 9 September 2025, at 14:00-16:30 BST // 15:00-16:30...

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

📅 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.

Reports & publications Check our resources to know more information.

How can Europe unlock the same benefits? Access our report now to learn more: www.ecf.com/en/resources...

📢 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...

Reports & publications Check our resources to know more information.

Read our in-depth #CyclistsLoveTrains publication here: 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

CEO Jill Warren reflects on five transformative years at ECF CEO Jill Warren reflects on five transformative years at ECF

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

Organised by the Cities for Better Health initiative (@novonordisk.bsky.social) in partnership with ECF, this challenge offers a unique opportunity for governments and organisations to pilot transformative solutions.

📅 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘: 𝟮𝟲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟯:𝟱𝟵 𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗧

🔗 More details: tinyurl.com/4rub2r5s

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. 🚴‍♀️🌍

📅 DEADLINE: 26 June 2025, 23:59 CEST

🔗 More details: novonordisk.hypeinnovation.com/servlet/hype...

Organised by the Cities for Better Health initiative (@novonordisk.bsky.social) in partnership with the European Cyclists' Federation, this challenge offers a unique opportunity for local governments and non-profit organisations to pilot transformative solutions. 🚴‍♀️🌍

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.