The University of Twente organized with great success the International Conference on Smart Cycling 2026 followed by the NECTAR Workshop, which took place in Enschede, Netherlands on 25-26 March 2026. The Conference brought together cycling and ITS professionals, policymakers, companies, and researchers from across Europe. Through plenary and parallel sessions, it explored how smart technologies and cycling data can contribute to safer, more sustainable, and more attractive cycling cities.