ECF
The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), and more specifically the EuroVelo Team and the EuroVelo Council, ensure the quality and coordinate the management of the EuroVelo network at the European level.
EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference 2026 - Utrecht
February 25, 2026
The EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference 2026 takes place in Utrecht, the Netherlands from 30 September to 2 October.
Read moreNew baseline to track EuroVelo development levels
September 24, 2026
The 2026 EuroVelo Route Development Status Report is out! And with it, a new understanding of cycling conditions on EuroVelo routes. As of 2026, the EuroVelo network is fully developed along 60% of its total length, while 82% is at least partially developed. 46% of the network is signed with EuroVelo signs in 26 countries.
Read moreCycle routes: a data-proven win-win for residents and tourists
August 17, 2026
A cycle route may be built with a specific user type in mind, but in practice, it can be used by any type of cyclist – commuters, recreational cyclists and/or cycling tourists. If a touristic cycle route is comfortable and well-connected, it becomes the choice of everyday cyclists, and similarly a cycle highway can be taken by cycling tourists if it is the best way to connect two cities by bicycle.
Read moreEuroVelo Data Hub
August 10, 2021
Find aggregated data related to EuroVelo routes: network usage, route development and web statistics
Read moreEuropean Certification Standard
September 10, 2019
The European Certification Standard (ECS) is a unique and comprehensive methodology designed by ECF to assess the quality of cycle routes. It can be used to survey long-distance cycle routes (EuroVelo, national, or regional), and to certify EuroVelo routes if the criteria are met. It can help set up national standards where they do not exist and harmonise the different regulations in the European states.
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