Barcelona has received the international Ville à Vélo recognition from the Tour de France, a nod to the city’s commitment to cycling.

The award highlights Barcelona’s work on cycling infrastructure and its efforts to encourage residents to use bicycles for transport. It also reflects the city’s wider approach to bringing cycling into everyday urban life.

Ville à Vélo is given to cities that show strong progress in making cycling more accessible and safer. In Barcelona’s case, the recognition points to the city’s ongoing work to support bike use for both residents and visitors.

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