In Italy, the COP31 Bikeride took place along two routes: one in the north and one in the south.
The northern route began in Susa on August 20th and reached Trieste on September 5th, passing through Turin, Novara, Milan, Bergamo, Vicenza, Verona, Treviso, and Udine.
The COP31 Bike Ride in Milan, Italy
The riders in front of the FIAB (Federazione Italiana Ambiente e Bicicletta) in Milan
The southern route started in Padua on August 19th and arrived in Bari on September 1st, traveling through Rimini, Ancona, Pesaro, Pescara, and San Salvo.
Beautiful cycling from Rimini to Pesaro
The journey utilized Italy’s magnificent network of cycle paths, including the AIDA cycle route, the Treviso-Ostiglia path, the Adriatic cycle route, and the Alpe-Adria cycle path.
Most important was the exceptional level of engagement from citizens, local administrations, and various associations:
- over 400 cyclists took part in the stages, 1
- 8 municipalities signed letters of commitment to promote cycling mobility,
- children contributed drawings of future sustainable cities,
- and dozens of events, debates, and interviews were held.
Aurora hands over the COP31 Bike Ride flag from Ferrara to Ravenna
Meeting with local authorities in Avigliana
Meeting with local authorities in Avigliana
A message from Jacopo, the ride coordinator in Italy:
"All of this unfolded in a joyful atmosphere that was simultaneously local and global. So, It was a genuine "glocal" bike ride for the climate, for Italy, and for all of us—citizens of the world. No Borders!!!!"
Jacopo, national coordinator for Italy, in Piedmont, Italy