People who want to keep cycling through winter can now apply for Öckerö's Vintercyklist scheme for 2026/2027. The municipality will select 20 participants to receive studded tyres, fitting and reflective equipment. Applications remain open through 27 September, with the winter cycling period starting in December.
What happened?
The call addresses people who normally cycle during the warmer parts of the year and would like to maintain the habit when conditions become cold and dark. Applications go through the form linked from the municipal news page. Submitting an application does not guarantee a place: the municipality will select participants for the 20 available places.
Tyre fitting is scheduled for 17 November on Öckerö. The cycling period then runs from 1 December to 28 February. Participants receive studded tyres and their fitting before winter, as well as a reflector and reflective vest. Changing back to summer tyres is not included, an important distinction when planning participation.
Location
Öckerö, Västra Götalands län
Impact and significance
The initiative combines practical equipment with an attempt to make cycling a habit during the winter months. Anyone considering taking part therefore has several dates to keep in mind, not just the application deadline. Tyre fitting takes place before the cycling period itself, which spans three months and crosses into a new year.
The municipality's winter advice covers grip and visibility, among other points. It recommends studded tyres for slippery conditions and having lights and reflectors on the bicycle. A reflective vest or reflectors on moving parts of the body are also highlighted as ways to be more visible in traffic.
Background
Öckerö municipality runs Vintercyklist with Västtrafik and has participated for several consecutive years. The aim is to encourage more people to continue cycling in winter. The announcement also offers clothing tips: multiple layers, extra protection for hands and feet, and a thin hat under the helmet. These suggestions complement the equipment but do not change what the participant package includes.
Latest update
The call was published on 7 September. The next deadline is the final application day, 27 September. Prospective participants should use the application link in the municipality's original announcement and read the information there before applying.
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Reviewed: 2026-09-07. Independent editorial content. WUA Sverige is not affiliated with any political party.