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THE FUTURE OF EUROPEAN CYCLING
The Cycles Expert Group serves as the primary technical and strategic engine for the European cycling industry. In a rapidly evolving mobility landscape, it acts as a link between manufacturers, national associations, and European policymakers.
The Expert Group is dedicated to ensuring that the legislative environment keeps pace with the speed of innovation. It works to harmonise industry positions across the continent and advocates for a regulatory framework that simultaneously prioritises innovation, safety, quality. To ensure that European rules remain proportionate, coherent, and forward-looking for the sector, the Expert Group's efforts range from traditional bicycles, through e-bikes, to the latest cargo solutions and beyond!
OBJECTIVES
- Developing unified, pan-European positions to ensure the cycling industryโs voice is heard during legislative process.
- Protecting the technical benchmarks that have enabled the e-bike and bicycle sectors to thrive across the Internal Market.
- Engaging directly with institutional bodies to ensure that future regulations are evidence-based and promote industry growth.
- Serving as a high-level forum for members to share intelligence on emerging trends and regulatory shifts.
- Aligning national and international standardization efforts to prevent market fragmentation and ensure a level playing field.
- Drafting guidance and position papers that protect and promote technical excellence in the industry.
- Overseeing the industry's approach to sustainability and product integrity to maintain consumer trust and safety.
Latest news
07 Jul 2026
ECI signs joint letter to ensure the upcoming European Product Act protects both riders and compliant businesses
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30 Jun 2026
Mandatory Urban Mobility Plans Set to Boost Cycling Across Europe
On 11 June 2026, the European Commission published the third edition of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning (SUMP) Guidelines (SUMP 3.0)โฆ
25 Jun 2026
ECI Launches #ICycletoWork campaign to highlight cycling’s role in a more resilient and energy-efficient Europe
European Cycling Industries is launching #ICycleToWork, a social media testimony campaign showcasing the many benefits of choosing cycling as aโฆ
JOINING THE GROUP
This group is a membership-led initiative which works together with the support of the ECI Secretariat. Participation in this technical expert group is limited to component and bicycle manufacturers and national industry association members.
WHY JOIN THE CYCLES EXPERT GROUP?
Help us pull the peloton of Europe's cycling industry!