Cyklokoalícia

What Cyklokoalícia does

Cyklokoalícia is a Slovak civic association (občianske združenie) founded in 2011 and headquartered in Bratislava, dedicated to developing sustainable mobility in Slovakia — primarily cycling and pedestrian transport. The organization runs a portfolio of free public tools and programs: an interactive cycling map (Cyklomapa) covering Bratislava, Košice, and Zvolen; an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) email-monitoring system (Sleduj EIA); an open-source bike-share web/SMS application adopted in Croatia, Italy, the USA, Chile, and the UK; community bike-sharing (Biele bicykle); and a free cargo-bike rental service. Its social programs include Bicyklovanie neobmedzené vekom (Cycling Without Age) — intergenerational rides for seniors using cargo rikshas — and the Do školy na bicykli school-cycling campaign, which in 2021 reached 359 schools and over 77,000 students.

The organization's primary activity is policy advocacy rather than product commercialization. It participates directly in legislative processes (notably contributing to the 2021 amendment of the Slovak Road Traffic Act, including a sidewalk-parking ban) and in EU funding mechanisms, helping secure 100-105 million EUR for cycling transport in Slovakia's Recovery and Resilience Plan and contributing to a proposed 106 million EUR allocation in the Social Climate Fund. Revenue is generated through Slovakia's 2% income-tax designation mechanism, EU/EEA grants (EEA Grants, Recovery Plan, Social Climate Fund), and corporate/civic donations; no commercial pricing applies to its core tools and advocacy outputs, all of which are free to end users. Operations span 25+ Slovak municipalities through local branches (Bratislava, Košice, Poprad, Ružomberok, Zvolen) and recurring events such as the annual Cyklomestá conference, Cyklomestá Masterclass, Spring/Fall Cycling Schools, Kidical Mass rides, and the Central European Active Mobility Lab (with Prague and Budapest).

Name

Cyklokoalícia

Legal name

Cyklokoalícia

Website

https://cyklokoalicia.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cyklokoalícia is a Slovak civic association founded in 2011 that advocates for sustainable mobility — cycling and pedestrian infrastructure, legislation, and EU funding — while running free public tools (Cyklomapa, Sleduj EIA), open-source bike-share software, and community programs for seniors and schoolchildren.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Mobility Advocacy

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Cargo Bikes & E-Cargo Bikes Rental/Leasing (TLABAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bikeshare (Station-Based/Docked) (TLAFAMAE), Bicycle Programs & Bike Share (Parking, Repair, Rentals) (EDALAKAE), Traffic Management & Intelligent Transportation Systems (Signals, TMCs, Congestion) (BPAIALAC), Urban Micro-Mobility & Courier Routing (Bike/Scooter) (TLAEAGAL)

Keywords

• Cycling advocacy
• Sustainable mobility
• Cycling infrastructure monitoring
• Active transportation
• Mobility advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

HQ country

Slovakia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax-deductible donations (2% of income tax): As an občianske združenie (civic association), Cyklokoalícia receives donations through Slovakia's 2% income tax designation mechanism, where taxpayers can direct 2% of their income tax to registered civic organizations. This is a primary recurring revenue stream supplemented by general donations.
2. EU / Eurofondy funding: The organization monitors and influences EU structural funds (eurofondy) for sustainable mobility projects, and participates in EU co-funded programs such as the EEA Grants, Recovery and Resilience Plan (Plán obnovy), and the Social Climate Fund. It also participates in Commission monitoring committees for EU funding.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Cyklokoalícia is a Slovak civic association (občianske združenie) that advocates for sustainable mobility, primarily cycling and pedestrian transport. It provides free digital tools (Cyklomapa cycling maps, Sleduj EIA monitoring), operates community programs (White Bikes, Cargo Bike Rental, Bicyklovanie neobmedzené vekom for seniors), publishes educational resources, and conducts legislative advocacy to influence road traffic law, EU funding allocation, and municipal infrastructure planning.

Product overview

Cyklokoalícia is a Slovak civic association founded in 2011 that promotes sustainable mobility, primarily cycling and walking. Its product portfolio centers on digital tools (the Cyklomapa cycling map for Bratislava, Košice, and Zvolen), shared mobility programs (White Bikes bike sharing, cargo bike rental), and social programs (Bicyklovanie neobmedzené vekom using cargo rikshas for seniors). Supporting offerings include advocacy tools (Sleduj EIA monitoring), educational publications (Traffic Calming Manual), and events (Cyklomestá conference, Kidical Mass, Bike to School campaign). The Open Source Bike Share software has been released publicly for reuse by other organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bicyklovanie neobmedzené vekom: A social project bringing cycling opportunities to seniors and people with limited mobility, based on the international Cycling Without Age initiative started in Denmark. Cyklokoalícia brought this project to Slovakia in 2016, operating rickshaw rides for seniors in care facilities.

Products and services

• Cyklomapa (Cycling Map) Interactive web-based map of cycling infrastructure for Bratislava, Košice, and Zvolen. Displays cycling routes with descriptions, bike parking stands, route passports (traffic signs), and photos. Allows users to add alerts, tips, repairs, closures, and project markers with optional photo upload.
• Bicyklovanie neobmedzené vekom (Cycling Without Age) Social program bringing the Danish 'Cycling Without Age' initiative to Slovakia. Volunteers use cargo rikshas to take seniors from care facilities on cycling trips, promoting intergenerational connection and active mobility for elderly people.
• White Bikes / Biele bicykle Community-based shared bicycle system operated in Bratislava, providing free bicycle access to users.
• Cargo Bike Rental / Požičovňa nákladných bicyklov Free-of-charge rental service for cargo bikes (kargobajks), enabling users to transport large or heavy items without a car.
• Sleduj EIA (EIA Monitoring Tool) Email-based monitoring system that sends subscribers notifications about all Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes in their city or region, enabling civic engagement in infrastructure planning decisions.
• Konferencia Cyklomestá Annual conference on urban mobility and quality of life in cities and municipalities. The largest cycling-transport conference in Slovakia, bringing together international experts, municipal representatives, ministry officials, and practitioners.
• Manuál upokojenia dopravy (Traffic Calming Manual) Comprehensive manual on traffic calming techniques and solutions for Slovak municipalities, distributed to city and municipal offices across Slovakia to guide infrastructure planning.
• Central European Active Mobility Lab (CEAML) Research and study program examining changes in sustainable mobility in Bratislava, Prague, and Budapest, including study trips to leading cycling cities such as Utrecht and Amersfoort in the Netherlands.
• Kampaň Do školy na bicykli (Bike to School campaign) Annual national campaign encouraging school children to cycle to school. In 2021, a record 359 schools with over 77,000 students participated.
• Kidical Mass Family cycling events organized in Slovak cities (Banská Bystrica, Bratislava, Malacky, Nitra, Senec, Trnava, Žilina), giving children the opportunity to cycle safely on city streets in large group rides.

Quantifiable outcome

• 106 million EUR proposed allocation for cycling infrastructure in Social Climate Fund
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BYCScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Cyklokoalícia participates in the international Cycling Without Age / Bicyklovanie neobmedzené vekom network coordinated by BYCS. BYCS provides the framework, principles, and international connections for the initiative that brings cargo bike (rikša) rides to seniors in Slovakia. This partnership enables knowledge exchange, international best practices, and a structured approach to scaling the program.
• Fundación Mamacitas en Bici (Colombia) and Terreno - Cycling Therapy (Bari, Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organizations in the Cycle for Better Health project, alongside Cyklokoalícia, coordinated by BYCS with support from Novo Nordisk. Each organization conducts cycling workshops in their respective cities (Bogotá and Bari) with similar methodologies.
• European Cyclists' Federation (ECF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCyklokoalícia is a member of the European Cyclists' Federation. Through ECF membership, it participates in EU-level advocacy, contributes to European cycling policy, and collaborates with cycling organizations across the continent on shared goals.
• Bratislavský samosprávny kraj (BSK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBratislava Self-Governing Region is a partner in the Bicyklovanie neobmedzené vekom project and other sustainable mobility initiatives. Cyklokoalícia is also a member of the Partnership Council of BSK, monitoring the use of European funds in the region.
• Trnavský samosprávny krajcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrnava Self-Governing Region co-organized the Spring and Fall Cycling Schools with Cyklokoalícia, providing long-term education for local government representatives on cycling transport development.
• Slovenská agentúra životného prostredia (SAŽP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Slovak Environmental Agency co-organized educational programs for municipal representatives and planners in Banská Bystrica, focused on sustainable mobility topics.
• Nadácia Pontis / Naše mestominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNadácia Pontis organizes the 'Naše mesto' (Our City) corporate volunteering program in which Cyklokoalícia participates annually, with employees from companies like Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Orange Slovensko, Siemens, and ČSOB volunteering at senior care homes.
• Ministerstvo dopravy SR (Ministry of Transport of Slovakia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry of Transport is a key government partner in Cyklokoalícia's advocacy. The organization has participated in over 30 meetings with 8 ministries and contributed to the Recovery Plan, Social Climate Fund, and transport legislation. The Ministry co-organized conferences on drawing funds from the Recovery Plan.
• Ministerstvo vnútra SR (Ministry of Interior of Slovakia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry of Interior is a key partner in legislative advocacy, particularly regarding amendments to the Road Traffic Law (Zákon o cestnej premávke). Cyklokoalícia's mass comment contributed to significant improvements for pedestrians and cyclists in the 2021 amendment.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Open Streets Cape Town: South African non-profit that temporarily closes streets to cars to open them to people, promoting active mobility and vibrant public spaces. Comparable civic-led, event-driven advocacy model and direct peer in the global Open Streets / Kidical Mass movement.
• BYCS: Amsterdam-based social enterprise that coordinates the international Cycling Without Age network. BYCS is Cyklokoalícia's explicit strategic partner, providing framework and international connections for the 'Bicyklovanie neobmedzené vekom' senior cycling program — directly comparable mission, model, and partner relationship.
• PeopleForBikes: U.S.-based cycling advocacy non-profit focused on improving bicycle infrastructure, safety, and ridership nationwide. Closely comparable mission and model: industry-supported advocacy organization that combines policy work, community engagement, and infrastructure funding advocacy.
• Bicycle Network: Australian peak cycling advocacy body representing over 50,000 members and delivering advocacy, education, and community rides. Comparable member-driven non-profit model with policy influence, education programs, and event-based community engagement — analogous role within Australian active mobility ecosystem.
• Sustrans: UK charity enabling people to travel by foot, bike, and public transport. Sustrans is the closest analogue in mission and operational scope (advocacy, infrastructure programs, school engagement, community-led active mobility), making it a strong comparable for Cyklokoalícia's integrated model.
• Bike New York: U.S. non-profit delivering cycling education programs, advocacy, and large-scale community events (e.g., TD Five Boro Bike Tour). Comparable focus on combining cycling education, community organizing, and policy advocacy — operating at a larger scale but with a similar civic-organization model.

Regional players

• Auto*Mat: Czech non-profit association promoting cycling, pedestrian transport, and sustainable mobility in Prague and Czech cities. Most direct Central European regional peer — comparable model (advocacy + events + Do práce na kole / 'Bike to Work' campaign) operating in an adjacent CEE market with similar EU funding dynamics.
• Magyar Kerékpárosklub: Hungarian Cyclists' Club — the leading Hungarian cycling advocacy organization operating in Budapest and across Hungary. Direct CEE regional peer with comparable advocacy model, EU funding engagement, and membership-driven structure; serves as the natural Hungarian counterpart to Cyklokoalícia in Slovakia.

Others

• World Bicycle Relief: U.S./global non-profit distributing bicycles to students, healthcare workers, and entrepreneurs in developing countries. Adjacent in mission (mobility as social impact) and partner-type overlap with Novo Nordisk/Cycle for Better Health — thematically related but distinct operating model (bicycle provision vs. advocacy).

Broad incumbents

• European Cyclists' Federation (ECF): Brussels-based umbrella organization representing cyclists' interests at EU level. Cyklokoalícia is an ECF member, and ECF provides the broader European policy context and coordination across dozens of national cycling advocacy organizations — a larger incumbent operating in the same advocacy space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

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