Helsinki Cyclists

"Helsinki Cyclists", officially Helsingin Polkupyöräilijät and usually abbreviated as "HePo", is a volunteer organization which aims to promote cycling, especially for commuting and leisure. HePo's mission is to promote safe and convenient cycling in Finland, especially around Helsinki.

HePo keeps an eye on the development of the traffic system and tries to influence legislation and traffic planning at both local and national levels. HePo will advise different road user groups (motorists, cyclists, pedestrians) to make the traffic environment safer and more attractive for all, but especially cyclists who have long been a neglected group. Additionally HePo arranges training and courses on basic bicycle maintenance. HePo is a full member of the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF).

A notable part of HePo's activities is the cycle trips which are organised regularly on Sundays and Saturdays from mid April until the end of October. These trips are free and open to everyone. They offer a great opportunity to meet cycling oriented people, visit interesting places and local events. We ride at a leisurely pace, especially on our Sunday tours. On Saturdays we may ride a little faster and further. For members, we also organise longer tours, over the weekend or more, in Finland and abroad.

The rides start usually from "Maunulan Maja" on "Metsäläntie", in Helsinki Central Park. Sunday tours start at 10.30 am, Saturday tours at 9 am. We recommend wearing a helmet when cycling. Our tour schedule can be found here.

More information about HePo can be found on our web pages (mainly in Finnish), or you can contact us at

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For more information on HePo's cycle tours, please contact our tour organizers:

Should you require more information about HePo's work on cycle campaigning, please contact our chairperson, Petri Sipilä:

A small glossary (for surfing our website):

Retket = (Cycle) tours/trips
Pyörä (or polkupyörä) = bicycle
Pyöräily = cycling
Liikenne = traffic
Palaute = feedback
Kuvat, kuvia = pictures
Uutta tietoa = news
Polkija-lehti = members' magazine Polkija
Jäsenille = members' section