Why does cycling continue to lead the micromobility revolution?
At Micromobility Europe 2026 in Berlin,
Henk Swarttouw, President of the European Cyclists' Federation (
ECF), joins
Karen Vancluysen, Secretary General of
POLIS, to discuss why cycling remains the backbone of sustainable urban mobility.
They explore how cities should rethink street space, the rise of autonomous vehicles, the impact of e-bikes, integrating cycling with public transport, the future of bike infrastructure, and the European policies shaping active mobility.
Topics covered:
- Why cycling is still at the centre of micromobility
- Reclaiming street space from cars
- Autonomous vehicles and urban mobility
- E-bikes and the next wave of cycling growth
- Shared bikes vs. e-scooters
- Bike lanes, cargo bikes and infrastructure challenges
- Cycling and public transport integration
- Supercycle highways and commuter cycling
- EuroVelo and cycling tourism
- European cycling policy and funding
- Safe routes to school and getting more children on bikes
Speakers
- Henk Swarttouw β President, European Cyclists' Federation (ECF)
- Karen Vancluysen β Secretary General, Polis
π Recorded live at Micromobility Europe 2026 in Berlin.