- HISTORICAL
Since humans colonized the earth, they have settled down along rivers. People have used rivers as transport means or as energy providers but also as protection against enemies or as borders.
Boats were towed upstream by hand on towpaths until the industrial revolution happened in the 19th century.
The invention of the steam engine has been a milestone in the technical evolution but also brought the negative.
Rivers were further on polluted by the industry and heavy traffic on the water.
Citys along rivers have grown into metropolitan areas and economical centers.
- HISTORY HAPPENED ALONG RIVERS.
Environmental
Nowadays coal mines have been closed, the Heavy industry disappears and the environmental „thought“ becomes important.
Environmental friendliness such as alternative energy, E-Mobility, Co2 friendly is mankind’s challenge.
Today you can cycle on historic paths along rivers from city to city thru Europe, 45 metropolitan regions / 15 countries on about 120.0000 km predefined routes.
- WE AS
Velo Europe adopts the current, global thinking of adding positive vibes to re-consider our environmental behavior.
Velo Europe aims to inspire people of all generations, for the advantages of using the cleanest mobility option - the bicycle.
Today you can cycle on historic paths along rivers from city to city thru Europe, 45 metropolitan regions / 15 countries on about 120.0000 km predefined routes.
Velo Europe guides you thru on bicycle-friendly ways with our Velo Navigation App
A bicycle tour means more than a holiday- it s an activity journey, health-friendly and at the same time a city-tour which includes cultural options and further, it is a „green holiday“ - co2-friendly.
- WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Not only experienced Route Cyclists but also families and aged persons should feel additional comfort and safety with on-demand-icons for POI’s en route.
- DONT WAIT....
Take your bicycle, plan your ride thru Europe, use Velo Europe App and Navigation and share your trip / Experience plus points of interest with us and other cyclists.
Velo Europe appreciates the support and local expertise of cyclists to improve and increase our network
Experience the different way of holidays.