How many cyclists are there in the EU? How far do they ride, and how often? CIE needs your help to find the data
When the EU Declaration on Cycling was published in 2024 one of the key commitments was to improve the collection of data on cycling. Now Cycling Industries Europe is part of an expert consortium working on a contract for the EU Commission to establish the most effective methodologies for establishing levels of cycle use across […]
Velo-City 2025: Secure Your Spot on the CIE Pavilion
Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) will have its annual pavilion at the Velo-City Conference in Gdansk from 10 to 13 June. Over the years, the CIE pavilion has provided a valuable and fun platform for companies to display their products and connect with city representatives, industry professionals, and other stakeholders at the conference. We are currently […]
CIE 2024 Summit on October 2: From zero-carbon mobility to a world-class industry
Register now for the CIE 2024 Summit on October 2 at The Square in Brussels Register now for the CIE 2024 Summit, the annual highlight that brings together industry leaders and policymakers to shape the future of cycling. By uniting these two worlds, the CIE 2024 Summit aims to address some of Europe’s most pressing […]
The Mobility Transition Pathway co-implementation process: a 7-step guide on ‘how to pledge’ for cycling companies
First, some background reading about the Mobility Transition Pathway The Mobility Transition Pathway is one of 14 ‘Transition Pathways’, with each one covering a specific key sector of the European economy, such as tourism, chemicals or mobility. A novel approach to policy making, the Transition Pathways could be best described as a policy agenda-setting exercise focusing […]
Our call to the next EU Commission: From zero carbon mobility to a world-class industry
Cycling industry leaders set the agenda for the new European Commission: A world-class European cycling industry and sustainable mobility in 10 steps. Cycling Industries Europe members have delivered a 10-point action plan on behalf of the cycling business sector which, if implemented, will accelerate growth in cycle use and support creation of a world-class industry […]
The signing of the European Declaration on Cycling marks a historic milestone for cycling
The interinstitutional European Declaration on Cycling was signed the 3rd of April at the Informal Council meeting of Transport Ministers led by the Belgian EU presidency at Egmont Palace in Brussels. The European Declaration on Cycling is the most ambitious EU-level policy initiative on cycling to date, recognising cycling as a strategic priority and acknowledging its power […]
CIE Business Impact Survey Results 2024: more optimistic than anticipated
Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) recently presented its annual Business Impact Survey to its Market Intelligence and Impact Expert Group. The annual Business Impact Survey takes a holistic look at the state of the industry, with respondents representing various segments of the cycling industry, including bikeshare services, bike and parts manufacturers, retailers, and cycling ITS providers. […]
Mobility Transition Pathway – 8 tips to get involved in the process
On 29 February, the European Commission presented the Mobility Transition Pathway to a packed and eager audience in Brussels – which included a unprecedented high number of cycling industry representatives. Trade associations of the automotive, rail, maritime and cycling industries shared globally positive feedback on the ‘co-creation’ exercise which has led to the identification of […]
Join Cycling Industries Europe at Velo-City Gent 2024!
We are thrilled that the much-anticipated Velo-City conference is happening in Ghent this year and Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) will be right there in the heart of the action! Taking place from the 18th to the 21st of June. Join Us at Velo-City CIE will have a dedicated pavilion space at the Velo-City conference, offering […]
Mobility Transition Pathway: Why Does It Matter for The Growth Of The Cycling Industry?
The European Commission is about to publish the ‘Mobility Transition Pathway’. This is a positive development from our perspective at CIE because it means more policy support being channelled towards growing the cycling industry and services such as bike sharing, cargo-bike logistics and cycle-tourism. Policy discussions on growing cycling have mainly revolved around building better […]