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#EuroVelo, the European cycle route network: 17 routes, 39 countries, over 90,000km and one continent. EuroVelo is managed by ECF.
🎂 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.
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
📢 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.

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EuroVelo network to expand: Sava Cycle Route becomes a candidate EuroVelo route
The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) is pleased to announce the next proposed EuroVelo route: the Sava Cycle Route, set to become EuroVelo 18. The route will connect Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and H...
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October 23, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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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/
October 22, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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📢 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. 📊
October 15, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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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...
September 18, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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📢 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
October 14, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🌟 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...
Major Section of EuroVelo 15 Re-Certified as a High-Quality EuroVelo Route
A significant section of EuroVelo 15 – Rhine Cycle Route from Breil/Brigels (Switzerland) to Rolandswerth and Rheinbreitbach (Germany) has been re-certified as a high-quality EuroVelo route following ...
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September 9, 2025 at 12:26 PM
📏 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...
Advancing EuroVelo: Insights and Practical Approaches from the 2025 Route Development Status Report
The new EuroVelo Route Development Status Report is here! Discover the latest figures, see what progress has been made since 2024, and get inspired by route development stories from Greece, Italy, and...
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September 5, 2025 at 7:29 AM
🥰 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...
Overview Map 2026 Edition
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August 28, 2025 at 7:19 AM
😍 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.

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August 25, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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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
August 22, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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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!
August 21, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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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
August 21, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🔍 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...
August 18, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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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 Bicycle Dream: Fellini’s Ride Through Rimini 🚴‍♂️✨
YouTube video by VisitRimini
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August 12, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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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..
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The Irish Times Aug 12. 2025
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August 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM
📑 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...
August 11, 2025 at 9:53 AM
☀️ 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...
Pedal Spain: growing Spain into a cycling tourism destination
Spain wants to become a leading destination for cycling tourism. A new project, Pedal Spain, strengthens the coordination between all involved stakeholders and supports innovation in the sector. We ha...
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August 4, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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"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...
We Should All Be Biking Along the Beach
Oceanfront bicycle paths aren’t just a joy to ride on. They can help relieve beach traffic and mitigate the ill effects of overtourism. Why are they so rare in the US?
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July 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🚵‍♀️ 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...
July 31, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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/
July 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
📣 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...
July 15, 2025 at 8:09 AM
💜 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...
Three routes and lots of cycling tourism: EuroVelo x Velo-city 2025
Maybe because the EuroVelo team has trained eyes to spot the twelve stars on every signpost, it felt like EuroVelo was very present at Velo-city 2025 in Gdansk.
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July 11, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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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...

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July 10, 2025 at 7:45 AM
🌟 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-...
July 9, 2025 at 7:48 AM