It will be the city of Rimini that will host the 2026 edition of Velo-city, the world cycling summit organized by the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF), which returns to Italy-from June 16 to 19, 2026-after a full thirty-five years since the distant 1991 edition in Milan. Velo-city is the world's leading event on cycling, attracting more than 1,500 delegates from over 60 countries each year and serving as a moment of discussion and knowledge exchange for the promotion of active and sustainable mobility. It brings together all the key figures involved in policy making, promotion and implementation of cycling infrastructure, which are crucial for a real transition of our cities: from advocacy organizations to policymakers, from academia to industry companies. For its bid, the City of Rimini was supported by FIAB - Federazione Italiana Ambiente e Bicicletta (Italian Environment and Bicycle Federation), an Italian member of ECF, which played a leading role in the presentation of the project. The winning team also includes ANCI - National Association of Italian Municipalities as well as Visit Rimini and PCO AIM Group International, which, together with ECF, are organizers of the 2026 edition of Velo-city. ECF awarded Rimini's bid for its ability to move toward sustainable mobility, transforming itself into a livable and healthy city. The 30th edition of Velo-city in 2023 was held in Leipzig, Germany, which passed the baton to Ghent, Belgium, where this year's summit will be held (June 18-21, 2024). After the 2025 edition scheduled in Gdansk, Poland, it will therefore be Italy with the city of Rimini that will host Velo-city in 2026.
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