We’re excited to head to Velo-city again to share our Dutch–inspired design and planning expertise. From June 16-19, Anna Wyner, Dagmar Köhler, and Giorgia Berrevoets will be in Rimini, Italy, to moderate, speak, and attend workshops & panels. If you plan on attending, be sure to stop by our booth 53 to chat, ask us questions, or grab a special Mobycon chocolate!

Mobycon Sessions

Women in Cycling – Good vibes: Championing an inclusive transition through WiC networks

16 Jun 2026       11:00 – 13:15        Castello 1       Workshop 

Dagmar Köhler, Strategic Advisor

Women in Cycling is gaining momentum across Europe but how do we turn visibility into real change? This interactive workshop brings together women’s cycling networks from five countries and the EU level to exchange perspectives, share insights, and co-create solutions for a more inclusive and impactful cycling sector. With active chapters across Europe, Women in Cycling is working to strengthen representation, connect stakeholders, and inspire more women to shape and choose cycling from a perspective of planning, product, communication, advocacy and collaboration. Based on recent studies from France, Germany, and Italy, this session invites participants into a dynamic World Café format, where key questions around visibility, inclusivity, industry transformation, and cross-border collaboration will be explored. Together with representatives from Germany, Benelux, Switzerland, Italy, France, and the EU level, participants will rotate through discussion tables, contribute their ideas, and build meaningful connections. Join us to expand your network, learn from diverse European perspectives, and develop concrete next steps to advance women’s representation in the cycling sector across borders, roles, and disciplines. And let us together make women in cycling sector more visible. Join us and spread the word about the session.

Mythbusting cycling while pregnant – Global stories of joy, inspiration, and freedom

17 Jun 2026       16:00 – 17:00        Arengo       Fireside Chat 

Speaker – Dagmar Köhler, Strategic Advisor 

As more women experience how cycling can be a safe, comfortable, and efficient way to make their daily trips, particularly care trips, cities are starting to respond with more gender-responsive approaches. How can we continue this trend and incorporate another important stage in many women’s lives: pregnancy. Cycling provides a comfortable, less physically demanding, and more dependable option. However, there remain misconceptions around cycling while pregnant. In this fireside chat, we’ll discuss the benefits cycling during pregnancy offer from a global perspective and ways to plan for changing needs. Pregnancy is not a niche experience. The better we understand pregnant women’s experiences, the better we can ensure cycling meets their needs even in this temporary but normal part.

Fatbikes in Focus: A Town Hall Debate on Safety and Regulation

18 Jun 2026       10:45 – 11:45        Arco       Two-way Track Debate 

Moderator – Dagmar Köhler, Strategic Advisor 

Speaker – Anna Wyner, Sustainable Mobility Consultant

Fatbikes, electric bicycles with wide tires, large saddles, and pedal-assist up to 25 km/h, have rapidly gained popularity in the Netherlands. Their rise has also sparked heated debate: concerns about safety, rule compliance, and crowded cycling infrastructure are increasingly discussed in municipalities and even in the Dutch Parliament. Should cities regulate them more strictly – or ban them altogether? Join this interactive session to explore the issue from multiple perspectives. Participants will become members of the fictional town hall of Rimitopia, where a decision on fatbikes must be made. After statements from different stakeholders (cycling advocates, researchers, citizens, and city authorities) about safety, user groups, needs and priorities, the floor opens for debate. Your voice matters: together, the assembly will decide whether Rimitopia should regulate, restrict, or ban fatbikes. 

Climate resilience: How cycling fights climate change

19 Jun 2026       10:00 – 10:45        Arco       Lectures 

Speaker – Anna Wyner, Sustainable Mobility Consultant 

Cycling is a powerful tool in the fight against climate change, offering low-carbon mobility while supporting healthier, more resilient cities. This session explores how cycling infrastructure and policies can both mitigate emissions and help cities adapt to changing climate conditions. Speakers will present solutions for designing cycling networks that remain comfortable and reliable in hot and humid environments, highlighting materials, shading, and urban design strategies. The discussion will also feature a call to action for climate-resilient active mobility in Global South cities, where rapid urbanisation and climate risks demand inclusive, scalable solutions.

Women in Cycling (WIC) Networking Drinks

Tuesday 16 June from 21:00 at Tortuga Beach Bar, Rimini 

Join us for an informal evening of connection and conversation during Velo-city in Rimini! This networking event brings together people from across the cycling community who are passionate about inclusion, exchange, and strengthening the network around Women in Cycling. 

Mobycon is proud to sponsor a round of drinks, so come by, grab a drink, and meet others committed to making cycling better for everyone. We look forward to seeing you there! Register here.

The Team

Dagmar Köhler, Strategic Advisor

Anna Wyner, Sustainable Mobility Consultant 

Giorgia Berrevoets, Graphic Designer and native Italian speaker!