In many places in the world right now, we are facing an extraordinary period confined to our own homes in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. Although we might not be able to undertake cycling adventures far from home at the moment – indeed some of you may have had to postpone or …
Eight of Germany’s 16 federal states have developed a Germany-wide cycle route planner. This new tool facilitates tour planning by bringing together the individual cycle route planners of each state in one website.
Over 86,000 km or 53,000 miles of cycle routes across Europe are now summarised in one map. On a scale of 1:5,000,000, the map now includes the recently-added EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycle Route and the extension of EuroVelo 8 – Mediterranean Route in Turkey.
Last summer Ben van Baardwijk and Linda Reimersdahl went on a 30 day test ride in Ireland to prepare for an upcoming round-the-world adventure.
Lukas Sentner is a European slow traveller and cycling enthusiast. Since 2018 he has covered over 10,000 km around the globe powering his bike on passion! His longest journey led him across Scandinavia for the UNICEF charity action Dreams are borderless. This month we are happy to share Lukas’ expe…
Sparkling emerald seas, kilometres of golden sand, mysterious islands, wonderful food, ancient cities…it is not surprising that many people are interested in cycling EuroVelo 8 – Mediterranean Route. And now there is a new tool available for people wanting to find out more - the first ever brochure…
As the newest EuroVelo route, the ECF’s EuroVelo Team is regularly contacted by people wanting to find out more about EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycle Route. This article provides an overview of some of the on- and offline resources, including the latest Bikeline guide, which will help you stay on track …
At EuroVelo, we like to pay attention to the relaxing times that follow a good bike ride. It goes without saying that these often include good food and the discovery of local culinary specialties when cycle touring in a foreign country! The slow pace of cycling holidays allows for a deeper understa…
Cycling in Europe? There is an app for that! Our official app is free and designed to help you discover the most developed EuroVelo routes. Available now on Android and iOS devices.
Tracy Saade, a journalist student from Poland, discovered EuroVelo when she spent time in Brussels during the EU Regions Week in October 2019. She was fascinated by the idea of bringing Europe closer together through cycling and would like to encourage less experienced cyclists to go on a longer tr…
The cross-border public transport module provided on www.EuroVelo19.com makes it easier for cycle tourists to find flexible travelling solutions such as train stations, bus stations and mobility info centres indicated on interactive maps; country-specific intermodality information and an unusual pu…
Lauren Pears went for a 3 month solo bike ride across Europe last summer - from London to Istanbul - whereby she used the EuroVelo 6 – Atlantic-Black Sea for most of the way. This journey was to raise money for The World Wildlife Fund, and also to promote the idea of greener travel. This month, she…
Over the past few months the ECF’s EuroVelo Team have been collecting the detailed tracks of the entire EuroVelo network, including those sections that are still under development or at the planning stage. The results? For the first time ever we have up-to-date and accurate route lengths for all Eu…
Festive flair and Christmas feelings in unique locations. One of the most famous long-distance cycle paths, the EuroVelo 15 – Rhine Cycle Route, follows one of the mightiest rivers in Europe through Switzerland, France, Germany and the Netherlands. Many towns along the route transform into a winte…
Following an application submitted by the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) decided on 12th October 2019 that a 500-km coastal cycle route developed in Izmir, Turkey would join the European cycle route network as an extension of EuroVelo 8 – Mediterranean Rout…
Earlier this year, the ECF was contacted by a group of Scouts in the Italian city of Como about their big plans for raising awareness about climate change using EuroVelo 5 – Via Romea (Francigena). Read on to find out about their proactive approach to convincing the local government to improve the…
Read our interview with Zoheir and Malika. Hailing from France, they carried out a crowd-funded charity project last June. They cycled on EuroVelo 3 to reach the Spanish city of Saint-Sebastian from their home in Tours. Learn more about their project and discover their travel experiences in this ar…
Three of our colleagues cycled along EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route this summer, offering us the opportunity to continue our “EuroVelo Insider Tip” series. The ECF’s Infrastructure Officer Aleksander Buczyński did the stretch in the Netherlands, where the Rhine widens into a large delta.
There is a vast cycle network in Belgium and this charming little country alone has no fewer than five EuroVelo routes! Three of them are in Wallonia (EuroVelo 3 – Pilgrims Route, EuroVelo 5 – Via Romea (Francigena) and EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycle Route) and they are part of the RAVeL network.
The EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route follows the Rhine and its 1.233 km from its source in the Swiss Alps to its outlet in the Dutch sea. It passes four countries and unique landscapes. Sights and activities for the whole family complete the offer for visitors of one of the largest rivers in Europe.
The new EuroVelo Jerseys have arrived! The design of the colourful jerseys was a collaboration between ECF and Primal Wear. The jerseys are available in sizes S, M, L and XL.
Three of our colleagues cycled along EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route this summer, offering us the opportunity to continue our “EuroVelo Insider Tip” series. Ernst Fahrenkrug did the stretch in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany) on both sides of the river and suggests a “Slow Cycle” approach.
Over the past two months, two contests took place: the EuroVelo 19 Summer Photo Contest and the EuroVelo 15 Summer Video Contest. We received many submissions from enthusiastic cyclists and thank everyone for participating. In the end, however, only one – or rather two – can be the winner!
This summer, three members of the ECF EuroVelo team have been cycling on EuroVelo 15 – Rhine Cycle Route and each has an article for you! This month, we start at the source of the Rhine, cycling towards the North of Alsace with Florence, the EuroVelo team’s Communication Assistant.
Go off the beaten track in Brussels to explore the capital's many different sides.
It’s time for the 2019 EuroVelo 15 – Rhine Cycle Route Summer Contest! This year, we decided to do something a bit different: the 2019 EuroVelo 15 Contest will be a Video Contest. Share the best video of your cycling holidays with us and win a cycle tourist package along EuroVelo 15!
Bridges and ferries along EuroVelo 15 – Rhine Cycle Route
As you would expect, EuroVelo receives lots of emails from people wanting to cycle the EuroVelo routes but we occasionally hear from people wanting to use the routes to travel by other modes too. A few years ago, we heard from La Trottineuse and her remarkable journey along EuroVelo 6 by push scoo…
Summer is here again, and with it, the first edition of the EuroVelo 19 Summer Photo Contest! Share the best picture of your cycle holidays with us and win a cycle tourist package along a section of one of the best long-distance cycle routes in the world: EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycle Route. Our Instag…
If you already cycled in France, you might have heard of it: “lebonpicnic.com” is an online marketplace where you can order a delicious locally-made picnic when cycling through the French countryside. We think it is a great initiative that is highly compatible with the needs of cycle tourists.