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Cycling tourism in 2025: Key trends and strategic insights

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29 May 2025

Cycling tourism in 2025: Key trends and strategic insights

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An illustrative photo of people riding bicycles on the road.

The European Cyclists’ Federation and EuroVelo have released a 2025 outlook highlighting five key cycle tourism trends in Europe, emphasising cycling's role in advancing climate action, enhancing multimodal travel, fostering inclusivity, and cultivating a vibrant tourism community.

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EuroVelo initiative

Related Organisation(s)

European Cyclists' Federation

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Geographical descriptors

Albania

Armenia

Austria

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Türkiye

Ukraine

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local Authorities

Media / Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Sustainable mobility

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

    • Other tourism transportation activities

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The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), an independent non-profit association based in Brussels, together with EuroVelo, the European cycle route network, has published an analysis of key cycling tourism trends for 2025. The article emphasises cycling’s growing role in driving the green transition within the tourism sector, the rising potential of multimodal cycling tourism across Europe, and the increasing focus on inclusivity in the industry. It also highlights efforts to improve cycling infrastructure and the expansion of a vibrant cycling tourism community.

To explore the key developments and emerging trends in cycling tourism for 2025, follow the attached link to the full article, released on 29 January 2025.

#Cycling tourism #Cycling infrastructure #Combined mobility #Tourism development #Green transition #Community-based tourism #Mobility #Ecotourism #Climate action

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