Velo Momentum – The International Cycling Community of Practice (ICCoP) represents ISINNOVA and Vèlo Mondial’s latest endeavor to build a global network of cities and cycling advocates committed to advancing cycling infrastructure and policy.
Cycling is no longer just a healthy hobby—it’s fast becoming a pillar of urban mobility. Yet every city faces its own mix of hurdles: Political buy-in, street design, funding, public perception. ISINNOVA and Vèlo Mondial are assembling something ambitious: Velo Momentum – The International Cycling Community of Practice (ICCoP) — an international online hub for city officials, planners, and cycling advocates to collaborate, innovate, and accelerate the shift toward bike-friendly cities.
What is ICCoP?
Think of a virtual hub for anyone shaping cycling policy. ICCoP is ISINNOVA and Vèlo Mondial’s latest initiative to unite cities and cycling stakeholders worldwide. The platform offers a dynamic, interactive space where users can:
- Share what works, what fails, and what’s still needed to make cycling a natural part of urban life.
- Access the Cycling Resource Navigator—a conversational tool powered by curated research and insights from past EU projects.
- Explore recorded webinars, case studies, and diagnostic tools to help cities assess and improve their cycling infrastructure.
- Engage in peer-to-peer exchanges to compare hurdles and shortcuts in real time, moving beyond one-off pilots to a continuous, self-sustaining conversation.
Resources to support cycling policies
ICCoP is designed as a practical, evolving resource for cities at any stage of their cycling journey. Drawing on data from projects like CIVITAS HANDSHAKE, the platform repackages research into actionable briefs and real-world guidance. Early-adopter cities are already testing collaborative exchanges, sharing best practices and lessons learned across borders.
A new hub where collaborative innovation powers the future of cycling
Central to ICCoP is the belief that cycling thrives when cities learn together. The platform encourages:
- Peer-to-peer learning—cities can directly share experiences and solutions.
- Community-driven innovation—collective problem-solving to elevate cycling as a core part of sustainable mobility strategies.
Join the build—shape iccop with us
ICCoP is still under construction, but you can already follow its progress—and help shape its future. Download our guide, “The Wheels of Change,” to discover the principles behind ICCoP and learn how your city can get involved as the platform grows.
