May 9, 2024 - In late January, the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) announced that the City of Rimini in Italy won the bid to host the 2026 edition of the prestigious Velo-city conference, marking its return to Italy for the first time since 1991. Velo-city is the unrivalled global cycling conference, attracting over 1,500 delegates from more than 60 countries.

One of Rimini’s flagship projects is its 15km waterfront, where grey car-dominated infrastructure was transformed into an urban Sea Park, making room for green areas, cycling, walking, open-air gyms and the creation of more beach space.

The charming city is greener than ever before, and it’s well on its way to reaching 50% of daily trips completed by cycling, walking and public transport via the city’s Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan. The Bicipolitana, a 135km network of bicycle routes connecting the sea, the city and the countryside, further exemplifies Rimini’s commitment to sustainable mobility. The city’s dedication is also evident in the implementation of the bike park strategically located in front of the train station, offering bike rentals and other services.