Cycling in Europe
Photo: Sakari Kiuru, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Most Western and Central European countries have well-developed tourist routes, in addition to commuter cycling in cities.
UnderstandWhile the old towns in Europe were not built for cycling, the bike had a golden age during the first half of the 20th century; in particular during the fuel shortages of the world wars.
Pan-European routesEurope is developing an international network of touring routes, known as EuroVelo.
Countries and regionsThe picture is mixed in the Baltic states, although the capitals like Tallinn have good networks. In rural areas, cycling infrastructure is less developed, but there are scenic rural roads and dedicated cycling routes.
Bike-sharingMany major European cities now have bike-sharing schemes.
Online routing and mappingThere are increasing numbers of ways to find routes for cycling. OpenCycleMap includes many details of many national, regional and local cycle routes.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Cycling in Europe" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Sakari Kiuru, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons