Rimini will host the 2026 edition of the prestigious Velo-city conference, the world cycling summit that returns to Italy after the distant 1991 edition. The European Cyclists' Federation (ECF) honoured Rimini's candidacy for its ability to move towards sustainable mobility and become a liveable and healthy city.
The World Cycling Summit, which returns to Italy after a good 35 years, is a great opportunity for the territory and will bring over 1,500 delegates from over 60 countries to Rimini for what is the most important knowledge exchange event for advocacy, administrations, policy-makers, academia and companies in the sector.
In its exceptional application, Rimini convened an impressive coalition of partners, including ECF’s member FIAB, which played a prominent role in securing the bid, and ANCI, the National Association of Italian Municipalities. 
The programme includes conferences, workshops, and initiatives dedicated to urban design, cycling infrastructure, multimodal transport systems, active tourism, public health, and inclusion policies. It is organised around five thematic pillars: Built to Inspire (designing beautiful and functional urban environments), Cycling for Life (promoting healthy and active lifestyles), Multimodality (integrating different transport systems), Travel Reimagined (tourism and sustainability as drivers for development), and Good Vibes (social inclusion and a just transition).
A highlight not to be missed is the Bike Parade on 17 June. Open to everyone, the parade covers a spectacular 10 km route between the Parco del Mare and the historic centre. The event starts at 19:00 from the Lucio Battisti roundabout, with the procession of cyclists following a circular route around the old town—passing through Borgo San Giuliano and Viale Pascoli—before returning to Piazzale Fellini. The evening concludes with a festive atmosphere at the Bike Village, the main hub for the gathering and the grand finale. Open from 17:00 to midnight, the village will feature live entertainment, food trucks, and interactive stands dedicated to road safety.