What we do

European Cycling Industries is the united voice for the cycling business sector in Europe.

Our ambition is to reach out beyond the traditional definition of the industry as a bicycle and parts industry and to make sure we align all business and commercial actors in a common mission.

ECI brings together leading experts and companies from diverse fields including shared mobility, consultancy, digital services, logistics and financial services making our industries better equipped to respond to changes in the market and legislation and promote all forms of cycling.

Advocacy

Through the advocacy of ECI and our allies we make sure governments at every level know why they should invest in cycling and have positive cycling policies. We influence policymakers and ensure that the sector is well represented in national and EU policies and measures, and secures sufficient national and EU investment across the continent.

Through:

• Active monitoring of developments in markets and legislation
• Direct contact with key decision makers and stakeholders
• Building alliances and partnerships
• Expert Group work
• High-level policy events, workshops and webinars

ECI informs policymakers of the economic, social and environmental benefits of the cycling sector as a whole and showcases the work of our members in clean mobility, shared mobility, electric mobility, sustainable leisure, ITS, connected cycling and industrial policy topics such as sustainability.

In addition, we make an annual donation to the work of the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF), supporting their expertise in lobbying for cycling infrastructure, cycle tourism and road safety which all help get more people on bikes.

Market Intelligence & Communications

Through ECI, our members have access to wider cycling industry insights; through reports and member-only webinars.We gather forecasts for different sectors within the industry and conduct a variety of market surveys including our annual Business Impact Survey, and the BIMP -  Bicycle Industry & Market Profile report.

We also keep our members up to date on what is happening in the sector, in terms of new developments, policies and measures, and projects via our social media channels, regular mailings and our newsletter.

Industrial leadership

ECI provides a leadership platform for the many sectors of the industry to stimulate innovations, growth and strengthen the business sector in cycling. Our Expert Groups create policy positions, influence policy or regulation, share information and benefit from international networking with professional and business contacts. Members are encouraged to join our Expert Groups and contribute to 

Business & Networking

We organize networking, business and policy opportunities and expand the visibility of our members in multiple ways:

• • Our flagship annual Summit (see the last edition)
  • Significant ECI presence at key industry events throughout the year, where we organize panels, workshops, networking drinks for members and more.
  • Tailor-made workshops with experts for our members.
  • Speaking opportunities at events and workshops.
  • Liaise with leading experts of the sector by joining ECI Expert Groups.