What is "eurovelo"

EuroVelo is a network of long-distance cycling routes (currently 14) criss-crossing Europe, in various stages of completion. more than were in place. It is envisaged that the network will be substantially complete by 2020 and when finished, the EuroVelo network's total length will exceed . EuroVelo is a project of the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF).

EuroVelo routes can be used for bicycle touring across the continent, as well as by local people making short journeys. The routes are made of both existing national bike routes — such as the Dutch LF-Routes, the German D-Routes, and the British National Cycle Network — and existing general purpose roads, together with new stretches of cycle routes to connect them.