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In numbers: How London made way for cyclists and drove out drivers

Bike traffic rose by 66% in a decade, while cars are down by 10% thanks to the ULEZ, Low Emission Zone and Congestion Charge.

17 December 2022

Italy

Driver who killed Italy's cyclist Davide Rebellin identified by police

Eyewitnesses said the driver was aware of having hit the ex-pro cyclist before fleeing the scene of the crash.

2 December 2022

Earth News

Short-haul flights are now banned in France thanks to new law

The idea for the ban originally came from a Citizens' Assembly.

2 December 2022

Ecotech

Spanish school kids are ‘jumping out of bed’ to join this bike bus

Barcelona’s ‘bicibus’ isn’t just a route to school for more than 700 people - it’s also a lesson in sustainable transport.

29 November 2022

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Earth News

Can pedal power help the French Post Office cut emissions?

La Poste’s fleet of cargo bikes and electric vehicles is growing to help meet its 2025 emissions targets.

29 November 2022

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Dubai Ride turns the city's biggest roads into a giant cycle track

Dubai’s landmark Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard was turned into a giant cycle track for one of the emirates biggest community events.

14 November 2022

Earth News

Swedish cyclist pedals to Egypt to raise climate awareness

Hildebrandt biked from Sweden to Sharm El Sheikh to raise awareness and urge world leaders gathered at the conference to take concrete steps to stop climate change.

13 November 2022

Ecotech

Inside San Francisco's bold plan to cut air pollution

“San Francisco believes in climate action as a whole, people care” says mayor London Breed. So what is the city doing to fight it?

5 November 2022

Destinations

Romania has just opened its answer to the El Camino de Santiago

After thousands of locals helped carve out its route, Romania’s new 1,400km Via Transilvanica is now open.

19 October 2022

Italy

L'Eroica vintage bike race attracts thousands to Tuscany

Vintage bikes tour the vineyards of Tuscany as thousands complete Italy's L'Eroica cycle challenge

Earth News

Car-free days cut a city's carbon footprint and residents support them

Should European cities have one car free day per week? 62 per cent of citizens in major hubs think so.

22 September 2022

European Union

How Spanish cities are working to reduce cars and encourage bikes

A survey for the Clean Cities Campaign published on 22 September found that 62% of residents in Barcelona, Paris, London, Brussels and Warsaw supported banning cars from cities on some days of the week to reduce dependence on oil.

22 September 2022

Mobility

Cycling nation: The secret to the Netherlands’ biking success

The Netherlands is famous for its cyclists, but how has the country managed to encourage so many people into the saddle?

17 September 2022

France

Cyclists hospitalised after hornet attack in France

The three men were mountain biking in the Loire on Sunday when the hornet attack happened.

Europe

Cycling's coming home? Copenhagen gears up for Tour de France start

"To Danes and Copenhageners, cycling is not just a sport. It’s a way of life, and we are proud to be called the world's best cycling city."

Smart Regions

Promote urban ecomobility with vouchers and methods to prevent bike theft

In partnership with the European Commission

The city of Pisa has launched a new app with the help of the European Union to encourage collective and carbon neutral transport.

Algeria

Cycling comes to the Mediterranean games in Oran

In partnership with Oran 2022

Two cycling contests at the Mediterranean games offer an opportunity to explore the magnificent countryside around Oran, Algeria's second city

Ecotech

More people cycle than drive in this 'forward-thinking' European city

Belgium’s greenest city is pedalling into the future with policies to tackle the climate crisis.

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Naked cyclist ride in Mexico demands street safety

A protest for safe cycling in Mexico City sprouted on Saturday, as participants pedaled and marched naked through some of the busiest avenues in the Mexican capital.

Moments

These are the best bike routes in Europe, for beginners and experts

Fresh air, nature and exercise - all the ingredients for a very happy holiday. Discover the best routes for novices and pros.