Expertise
The Winter Cycling Federation has extensive experience in international knowledge exchange, professional networking and promoting year-round cycling practices. Through the Winter Cycling Congress series, originating in Oulu in 2013, it has connected researchers, policymakers and practitioners to share evidence and practical experience in winter maintenance, cycling infrastructure, mobility behaviour and cycling culture. Its expertise lies in facilitating cross-border collaboration, disseminating innovations and helping cities learn from established winter cycling environments.
The Winter Cycling Federation (WCF) is an international network connecting cities, researchers, practitioners and advocates working to make cycling accessible and attractive throughout the year. Through the Winter Cycling Congress and international collaboration, it promotes knowledge exchange, practical solutions and policies that support cycling in cold, snowy and challenging weather conditions. Its vision is to make year-round cycling a normal transport choice for people of all ages and abilities.
- Countries
- Finland, Canada, United States, Netherlands
- People
- Timo Perala · President
- Pekka Tahkola · Vice-president
- Anders Swanson · Secretary
- Lead partner
- Partners
- Units
Resources (5)
- Year-round cycling in Finland from the maintenance point of view · 2025 · Publisher
- Community-driven small sport facilities · 2025 · Publisher
- Benefits of Accessible & Inclusive Sports Facilities and Services · 2024 · Publisher
- Winter Cyclist profile survey · 2024 · Author
- BikeBusters: Decision-Makers on Bikes! Pilot Results and Lessons Learned · 2019 · Project