Just set off, leave the tarmac behind and discover the world on secluded country lanes – cycling holidays are currently enjoying a renaissance. At the heart of it all is the gravel bike. As the perfect hybrid between a fast road bike and a sturdy mountain bike, it combines the best of both worlds.

E-bikes are one of the key drivers of electromobility in Switzerland and a central component of the energy and transport transition. To ensure this success in the long term, it is necessary to maintain the legal status of e-bikes whilst clarifying the existing regulations.

Cycle Week is expanding into French-speaking Switzerland in 2027: following six successful editions in Zurich, Switzerland’s leading national cycling festival will take place in Lausanne for the first time from 11 to 13 June 2027. Thereafter, Cycle Week will be held annually in both Zurich and Lausanne. Long-term partnerships have been established with both cities.

Thursday 28 May sees the start of Cycle Week in Zurich, the largest national cycling festival. In the run-up to the event, the Swiss Cycling and E-Bike Office spoke to traffic psychologist Dr Wernher Brucks, Head of Road Safety at the City of Zurich, about cycling safety in Switzerland's largest city, helmet wearing, fines for cyclists, distracted driving and the construction of cycle paths - with some surprising answers.

The merger of the two European industry associations Conebi (components and add-on parts) and CIE (complete bikes) to form the new industry giant EIC (European Cycling Industries) in 2025 marks the ideal time for Velosuisse to join at European level. The association of Swiss bicycle suppliers and service providers has been committed to the mobility of the future and cycling for over 20 years. Now comes the logical step towards joining the European umbrella organisation.

Bigger, faster, more comfortable? 32-inch wheels are currently the talk of the bike industry. For whom does the larger wheel diameter make sense? What advantages does it offer on the trail - and where does it reach its limits? What complications await in everyday life and logistics? As part of a panel discussion on 30 May during Cycle Week in Zurich, experts from development, industry and practice will be joined by Velosuisse Vice Chairman Chris Bättig to discuss the potential of 32-inch wheels. The focus will be on riding dynamics, geometry, areas of application - but also on market opportunities and acceptance in the retail sector.

There is a lot going on in parliament at the moment with regard to the Bikelash and new harassment of cyclists. Velosuisse is therefore supporting ProVelo's appeal to Parliament and the Federal Council. The aim is to collect as many signatures as possible by World Bicycle Day on 3 June 2026.

„Confidently into the future of cycling“: The motto of this year's InfoTech was reflected in the pleasing attendance, which was well above the previous year's level, and the positive general mood. 758 tickets were sold for the two-day specialist bicycle trade training event at the Seminarhotel Sempachersee in Nottwil.