Pro Velo Switzerland
Pro Velo Switzerland is the national umbrella association for the interests of cyclists in Switzerland.
Last updated September 16, 2026
AI crawler reads
No AI crawler has read this profile since Oct 28, 2026.
Overview
Pro Velo Switzerland (Pro Velo Schweiz) is the national umbrella association for the interests of cyclists in Switzerland. It coordinates the activities of regional Pro Velo organisations and represents cyclists' interests at the supra-regional and nationwide level. Its stated goal is the promotion of the bicycle as an environmentally friendly, energy-saving and healthy means of individual transport. The association is based in Bern and, according to its website, has 38 regional associations with over 44,000 individual members affiliated to it. Its activities include cycling promotion campaigns, bicycle exchanges (Velobörsen), cycling courses, a digital bicycle quiz, and awards for bicycle-friendly cities (Prix Velo).
History
Pro Velo Switzerland is the national umbrella association for the interests of cyclists in Switzerland. According to its website, 38 regional associations with over 44,000 individual members are affiliated to the umbrella association. Pro Velo Switzerland coordinates the activities of the regional Pro Velo organisations and represents the interests of cyclists at the supra-regional and nationwide level. Its goal is the promotion of the bicycle as an environmentally friendly, energy-saving and healthy means of individual transport. Pro Velo Switzerland and the regional associations work for all matters concerning the bicycle, in particular safety and comfort when cycling, improvements in the bicycle field, and links between non-motorised individual transport and public transport. Pro Velo Switzerland takes positions at the nationwide level on questions of transport policy, transport safety and environmental protection in the transport sector. Its broad range of offerings includes the two calendars for bicycle exchanges and cycling courses held throughout Switzerland, a digital bicycle quiz, and awards for bicycle-friendly cities (Prix Velo). It also offers popular cycling promotion campaigns for companies and municipalities as well as campaigns at schools for children and young people.
Products and positioning
National umbrella association representing cyclists' interests and promoting the bicycle as an environmentally friendly, energy-saving and healthy means of individual transport.
Marketing campaigns
- Cyclomania
- Bike2school
- Velofreundliche Schule
Sources4 sources
Cite this profile: Cite the canonical profile. /brand-wiki/pro-velo-switzerland · Editorial policy · How profiles are compiled