Bike-Friendly Cities: Top 10 Cities Investing in Cycling Infrastructure in 2026

cycleWASH Engineering
2026-04-06T14:22:14+02:00

Top 10 cities investing in cycling infrastructure 2026 and why bike maintenance is the missing piece.

Frequently asked questions

What makes a city 'bike-friendly' for ranking purposes?

Copenhagenize Index criteria: modal share of cycling, dedicated infrastructure length per capita, safety metrics, bike-sharing coverage, and amenity density (parking, wash, repair, rental). Cities scoring > 75 typically have bike-wash infrastructure integrated into municipal planning.

Which cities are investing most aggressively?

Paris (15 Minute City plan, €250M cycling budget through 2028), Barcelona (superblocks expansion), Berlin (RadEntscheid implementation), Milan (Piano Aria-Clima), Utrecht (fully pedestrianizing city center). Each has formal procurement channels for wash amenities.

How do vendors get into municipal masterplans?

Engage planning departments early (often 3-5 years before build-out). Partner with cycling advocacy groups for technical input. Register with EU procurement platforms (TED, e-Certis). Most tenders require CE + DEKRA certifications — which cycleWASH holds as standard.

Which cities should I visit to see deployments?

Amsterdam (Centraal Station OASIS), Utrecht (Jaarbeursplein), Copenhagen (Nørreport), Berlin (Ostkreuz S-Bahn), Oslo (Bysykkel depots), Paris (Porte Maillot). We run site tours for prospective operators — typically a full day across 3-4 installations.

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