World Cycling Alliance (WCA)Bernhard Ensink

Secretary General of

ECF gratefully acknowledges financial support from the European Commission

What did we talk about atVelo-city Global 2104 ?

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We talked at Velo-city Global 2014 about …

Acting on local, state &

federal level

Global Impact !

ECF members:Thank you for your great work !

Acting on local, state &

federal level

Global Impact !

…

We need to act on global level also !

Local Impact

Acting onglobal level !

It happens already …

Acting on international &

global level !

Founded atVelo-city Global 2014 Adelaide

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Founded by 86 organisations from …

What is the WCA?

• An ECF initiative• NOT (!) replacing the ECF

• A worldwide network of NGOs with a substantial interest in promoting cycling

• Not a legal entity• With a Steering Board• Secretariat provided by ECF

The aims of the WCA

• To advocate on international level (e.g. UN)

• To promote and to support the worldwide exchange of knowledge, expertise and co-operation of associations and organizations

First Steering Board Members of

Manfred Neun - President

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Germany; ECF President

Marijke van Haaren

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Netherlands; President of Fietsersbond (Dutch Cyclists’ Union)

Christian Haag

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Australia; CEO of Bicycle SA

DV Manohar

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India; President Hyderabad Bicycling Club

Jean-FranÇois Pronovost

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Canada; Vice-President Vélo Québec

Thongchai Panswad

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Thailand; President of Thai Cycling Club

Tim Blumenthal

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USA; President of PeopleforBikes

For acting on international and global level we have now:

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Launched atVelo-city Global 2014 Adelaide:

See you at Velo-city 2015 Nantes !Bernhard Ensink

Secretary General of