European students cycling
Erasmus+ Sport Project

European Student
Cycling Challenge
2027

Connecting for Sustainable Mobility

Students from 12 European countries collect kilometres, form teams, and compete in Ljubljana on June 10, 2027 — part of the Maraton Franja BTC City.

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Countries
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Partners
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Final Event 2027
Cycle2Connect App
About the Project

Sport, Sustainability
& Digital Tools

CYCLE2CONNECT is the first European student cycling challenge that brings together sport, sustainability, and digital tools. Students form teams, track their cycled kilometres via a mobile app, and participate in workshops on sustainable mobility.

Designed by Cycling Team ROG with the support of the City of Ljubljana and EUSA. Runs from March 1, 2026 to August 30, 2027.

12 European Countries

Universities, sports federations, and cities across Europe in a shared challenge.

Inclusive by Design

Special emphasis on vulnerable groups and equal opportunities for all participants.

Erasmus+ Sport

Co-funded by the European Union as a large-scale non-profit sporting event.

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Participating Countries
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Final Challenge 2027
Key Activities

How the Challenge
Works

From daily rides to the final event in Ljubljana — every kilometre counts.

Km Collection & Team Challenge

Students collect cycled kilometres via the app, form teams, and qualify for the final event in Ljubljana through a digital leaderboard.

Final Challenge in Ljubljana

The team challenge takes place on June 10, 2027 in the centre of Ljubljana using the BicikeLJ city bike system, as part of Maraton Franja BTC City.

Educational Workshops

Workshops on sustainable mobility, healthy lifestyles, road safety, and inclusion of vulnerable groups across all partner countries.

International Networking

Collaboration among universities, sports federations, and cities from 12 countries, exchanging best practices in sustainable mobility.

Inclusion of Vulnerable Groups

Adapted activities and accessible participation formats ensuring equal opportunities for all students.

Data Collection & Impact

Monitoring participation, analysing behavioural changes, and developing recommendations for universities and cities.

Ljubljana, Slovenia

The Final Challenge
10 June 2027

The European Student Cycling Challenge takes place in the centre of Ljubljana as part of Maraton Franja BTC City — the largest recreational cycling event in Slovenia.

Top participants from all 12 countries qualify for the final team ride using the BicikeLJ city bike system.

BicikeLJ City Bikes
Ljubljana City Centre
Maraton Franja BTC City
Project Partners

17 Partners Across
12 Countries

Lead Coordinator

Cycling Team Rog — Slovenia

Designed the project with support from the City of Ljubljana and the European University Sports Association.

EUSA Institute
Slovenia
Europlakat / Mbajk
Slovenia
BTC Shopping Center d.d.
Slovenia
City of Ljubljana
Slovenia
AV Living Lab
Slovenia
Croatian Academic Sports Federation
Croatia
Czech University Sports Association
Czech Republic
French University Sports Federation
France
University of Hamburg
Germany
Hungarian University and College Sports Federation
Hungary
CUS Venezia
Italy
University Sports Federation of Macedonia
North Macedonia
Student Sports Netherlands
Netherlands
Academic Sports Association
Poland
Turkish University Sports Federation
Turkey
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Greece
The Mobile App

Track Every Kilometre

Download the CYCLE2CONNECT app to collect kilometres, track your team's progress, and qualify for the final challenge.

Splash screen

Welcome

Ride the change

Dashboard

Dashboard

Stats & leaderboard

Ride history

Ride History

All-time tracking

Live ride

Live Ride

GPS tracking

Ride complete

Ride Complete

Tag & save

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