Why Cycling Still Leads the Micromobility Revolution - Henk Swarttouw

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 micromobilityReclaiming street space from carsAutonomous vehicles and urban mobilityE-bikes and the next wave of cycling growthShared bikes vs. e-scootersBike lanes, cargo bikes and infrastructure challengesCycling and public transport integrationSupercycle highways and commuter cyclingEuroVelo and cycling tourismEuropean cycling policy and fundingSafe routes to school and getting more children on bikesSpeakersHenk Swarttouw – President, European Cyclists' Federation (ECF)Karen Vancluysen – Secretary General, Polis📍 Recorded live at Micromobility Europe 2026 in Berlin.🌐 https://micromobility.io