Cycling Week theme: traffic peace

Cycling weekʼs free, low-threshold events welcome cyclists of all ages and levels, and anyone interested in cycling. You don't need your own bike to take part - you can even join in on a city bike.

The aim of the cycling week event is to encourage people to cycle and increase cycling on all journeys. The theme of the week is traffic peace, which refers to the need to calm the traffic environment and encourage considerate behaviour on the roads. A calm and safe traffic environment and culture makes cycling more attractive for people of all ages.

Helsinki region cyclistsʼ association serves breakfast to commuting cyclists in Tikkurila

The week of events will kick off on Saturday 4 May at Helsinkiʼs Kansalaistori, where the cycle parade of traffic peace will also start on the same day. On weekdays, commuting cyclists will be served breakfast in Tikkurila in Vantaa, Töölönlahti Park in Helsinki and Keilaniemi in Espoo.

Children's independent mobility and traffic calming will be encouraged through the school route trail, Koulusuunnistus. Interviews with families with children will be published online throughout the week. The event will also include family bike rides and information for planning longer bike rides.

Breakfast for cyclists in Vantaa on Monday 6 May will be served from 7-9 a.m. At 8 am the winner of the Vantaa Cyclist of the Year 2024 will be announced. City employees will also be on hand to demonstrate city bikes.

The Helsinki Cycling Week is coordinated by the Helsinki region cyclistsʼ association (Hepo). The weekʼs events are organised in cooperation with the cities of Vantaa, Helsinki and Espoo, Helsinki Regional Transport Authority and other cycling operators.