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ACL and FSCL join forces to strengthen cycling and sustainable mobility

Published on 11/02/2025, updated on 14/02/2025

A mutual commitment

With the aim of promoting cycling and sustainable mobility, the Automobile Club (ACL) and the Cycling Federation (FSCL) have signed a joint paper.

The two partners want to bring cycling to the forefront, be it for leisure, sport or daily mobility. By combining their respective expertise, the ACL and FSCL are launching concrete initiatives. They are targeting cyclists of all ages and levels. In addition to providing a safe training track for young racing cyclists, working groups to improve the cycling infrastructure and awareness-raising campaigns on road safety issues, we can expect a lot from this duo in the future.

Cooperation is the be-all and end-all when it comes to advancing mobility issues in an intelligent and sustainable way. The bicycle is an important part of the transport mix. For it to be accepted by more and more people as a means of transport, it must be well and, above all, safely integrated into traffic. Together with the FSCL, we can develop and offer cyclists concrete solutions for safe cycling, promote cycling in principle and thus jointly contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly mobility mix.” explains Miriam Eisenmenger, Managing Director at l’ACL.

By partnering up with ACL, the FSCL is emphasising its commitment to cycling at all levels, be it in the area of soft mobility, recreational or competitive sport. We want all sports cyclists to have the best conditions for practising their sport and for all amateur cyclists to benefit from the latest knowledge about cycling, be it in terms of equipment, safety or nutrition. Together with the ACL, we are on the right track.” so Camille Dahm, President of the Cycling Federation.

Concrete initiatives for cyclists

  • Making the track in Mondercange available so that young cyclists can train safely in a suitable environment.
  • Identification of strategic locations for bicycle repair stations through a thorough needs analysis.
  • Seminars and workshops to gain deeper knowledge of traffic rules and develop safe reflexes or learn about bicycle maintenance.
  • Political commitment to sustainable mobility through increased co-operation with institutions and decision-makers to improve infrastructure and road safety, including for cyclists.
  • Organising events for all to inform and promote awareness in society and cycling in all its forms.
  • Continuous development of measures to improve infrastructure and services for cyclists.

This partnership comes into force with immediate effect. As part of a meeting of all cycling clubs, more than 50 young racers were able to test the track in Mondercange on Saturday 8 February. Riding alongside them was Fränk Schleck, national coordinator at FSCL and former professional road bicycle racer.

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Photos:

At the signing (from l. to r.): Florian Salzinger, directeur administratif FSCL; Camille Dahm, president FSCL; Sophie Montreuil, responsable du Maison du Cycliste ACL; Miriam Eisenmenger, directrice générale ACL; Ed Buchette, vice président FSCL, Elke Hartmann, responsable relations publiques et média. (credits: ACL)

Young cyclists training on the ACL track in Mondercange (credits: ACL).