On January 1 2019, the moratorium permitting bicycles to travel on pavements wider than 4.75 metres and with 3 metres of free space ends (approved in the amendment to the 2015 byelaw on pedestrian and vehicle traffic), and the new limit is set at a width of 5 metres and 3 metres of free space. Remember that if there is cycling infrastructure available on the road, cycling on the pavement is not permitted, regardless of width. Click this link for further information.

Your bicycle must have a bell so that you can warn people of your presence. When you cycle at night, you must also have a white headlight and a red rear light, as well as approved reflectors. It is recommended that everyone wears a helmet, and it is compulsory for children under 16. Click this link for further information.

Yes, it’s here. You will find all the cycle lanes and other pedalways (10, 20 and 30 zones), as well as all the Bicing, Metro and Generalitat FCG stops. You can download the map in PDF format, and it is updated every quarter.

For everyone’s safety, when overtaking a cyclist, other vehicles must occupy the adjacent lane in the same direction, and keep a minimum lateral safety distance of 1.5 metres. Click this link for further information.

You can find the best route for getting to your destination, consult the cycle lanes and other thoroughfares, the Bicing stations and locking points and other types of parking places for bikes on this map.

There are over 33,000 parking places for bicycles on the streets in Barcelona. You can ask the City Council to arrange new installations by filling in this form.

Like any vehicle, bicycles need basic maintenance, which we advise you to do regularly in order to ride safely. We especially recommend that you take care of the tyres, gears, steering and brakes. Click this link for further information.