The main theme of the 2024 European Mobility Week is “sharing public spaces.” From Monday, September 16 to Sunday, September 22, Verona will host numerous activities to reimagine public spaces. These events, including workshops, group bike rides, discussions, and excursions, all share a common goal: transforming urban environments into cleaner, quieter, and more inclusive spaces.
Highlights of European Mobility Week in Verona
Several group bike rides will be among the many activities planned for the week (the full program is available here). On Monday, September 11, at 7 p.m., cycling associations, crews, and groups will gather for a citywide ride featuring road bikes, mountain bikes, and gravel bikes. On Tuesday, September 12, Hermete Cooperativa Sociale will organize a group bike ride at 4 p.m., followed by an aperitif and dinner.
On Wednesday, September 18, the spotlight will be on EcoMobility Day, when citizens will be encouraged to move around the city without cars. A range of activities will be available, starting with a bike traffic count conducted by Fiab Verona and Legambiente Verona from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at key points around the city. At 2:30 p.m., participants can join a walking tour through the Quinzano neighborhood. The day will end with a Lucio Dalla tribute concert at Baleno at 9:30 p.m.
The week continues on Thursday, September 19, with another excursion at 2:30 p.m. in Novaglie, followed by a Women Social Ride at Baleno at 7 p.m. On Friday, September 20, the day kicks off at 6 a.m. with another Social Ride and, at 9 a.m., participants will have the chance to test e-bikes equipped with integrated tracking. Greenride.it will showcase a new service that allows users to track their rides and quantify their CO2 savings. Friday evening will feature a nighttime bike ride through Verona at 10 p.m., offering a unique way to explore the city.
A weekend packed with activities
The weekend will be filled with sports activities. On Saturday, September 21, the Sports Festival will take place from 3 p.m. in Via Villa Verona, followed by an introduction to the world of e-bikes at Baleno at 4 p.m. The day will close with a live concert at Baleno starting at 8 p.m.
The final day, Sunday, September 22, will include photography walks at 9 a.m. at Baleno and a family-friendly bike ride at Rigaste San Zeno, where children and adults will follow a map, with each stop featuring a poetic game. For younger participants, there will be an urban safari at 4 p.m., helping them learn to navigate and observe their surroundings. The week will conclude with a theatrical improv show at Baleno at 9 p.m.
