In 2026, the COP31 Bike Ride is uniting passionate adventurers from across the globe as they journey by bicycle and sailboat from the Amazonian city of Belém, Brazil, the host of COP30 to Antalya, Turkiye, the host of COP31, that will start on November 9th.

Their goal? Underline the benefits of everyday cycling to reduce carbon emissions, a goal they pursue by bringing to the COP ten proposals of cycling policies to be included in the countries’ climate plans. With a main start point from Belém the site of the previous COP, the ride features multiple starting points across continents, including Europe, Central Asia, and Africa. Participants carry, as an olympic flame, a symbolic banner and navigate diverse terrains, from urban centers to remote regions, and sail across open waters to reach their destinations. Given the unique distance and number of cyclists, this ride should break again several world records.

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COP31 Bike Ride