1. World Cycling Alliance (WCA) Bernhard Ensink Secretary General of ECF gratefully acknowledges financial support from the European Commission

2. What did we talk about at Velo-city Global 2104 ? [Logo European Union Environment Action Programme ]

3. We talked at Velo-city Global 2014 about … Acting on local, state & federal level Global Impact !

4. ECF members: Thank you for your great work ! Acting on local, state & federal level Global Impact ! …

5. We need to act on global level also ! Local Impact Acting on global level !

6. It happens already … Acting on international & global level !

7. Founded at Velo-city Global 2014 Adelaide

8. 8 Founded by 86 organisations from …

9. 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

10. 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

11. First Steering Board Members of

12. Manfred Neun - President 12 Germany; ECF President

13. Marijke van Haaren 13 Netherlands; President of Fietsersbond (Dutch Cyclists’ Union)

14. Christian Haag 14 Australia; CEO of Bicycle SA

15. DV Manohar 15 India; President Hyderabad Bicycling Club

16. Jean-Fran Ç ois Pronovost 16 Canada; Vice-President Vélo Québec

17. Thongchai Panswad 17 Thailand; President of Thai Cycling Club

18. Tim Blumenthal 18 USA; President of PeopleforBikes

19. For acting on international and global level we have now: &

20. Launched at Velo-city Global 2014 Adelaide:

21. See you at Velo-city 2015 Nantes ! Bernhard Ensink Secretary General of