The EuroVelo network evolves over time and has been growing since its launch in 1997. National or Regional stakeholders willing to see their route joining the EuroVelo network have the possibility to apply to ECF every three years, to suggest a new EuroVelo route, a major extension or a change to a…
EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic Coast Route in France has recently obtained the EuroVelo Certification, the highest development level possible. Take a look at three examples of the backstage work of the collective of La Vélodyssée to make this a reality.
The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) is looking for a city/region to host the 2026 edition of Europe’s leading cycling tourism conference. If your city or region is ready to showcase its cycling achievements, learn more about the event and how to apply.
After showing a strong growth since 2019, the usage of EuroVelo routes has reached a plateau in Europe, with only marginal increases. EuroVelo 1, which runs along the Atlantic coast from Norway to Portugal, is still doing well, with a 6% increase in ridership.
Tourism represents 10% of global GDP. Yet it emits a similar share of global greenhouse gas emissions, and climate catastrophes such as wildfires and floods threaten destinations worldwide. The Euro-MED Community4Tourism and NECSTouR have commissioned a Blueprint for Tourism Climate Action Plans to…
On 27 September, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) adopted the Guide for Designating Cycle Route Networks, marking a crucial milestone in the international recognition of cycling infrastructure and cycle route networks. This follows two years of fruitful collaboration within…
Good news for navigation app providers, blog writers who love embedded maps, the OpenStreetMap community and many more… Last month, the EuroVelo General Meeting (EVGM) voted in favour of a proposal to apply an open data License to EuroVelo GPX tracks! With this decision, EuroVelo joins the open dat…
Monitoring usage studies provide more information about the purposes of cycling trips on a cycle route and the needs of users when quantitative methodologies are involved, or the volume of cycling counts if quantitative data is collected.
The annual assembly of National EuroVelo Coordination Centres was held on 23 September 2024 in Viborg, Denmark and online. With 60 participants, it was again the largest to date, showing the growth of our network and the interest in EuroVelo across Europe.