Children's Bicycle FestivalXANTHI · 18.09.2026
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European Mobility Week 2026

EUROPEAN MOBILITY
WEEK 2026

Children'sBicycle Festival

A celebration of the bicycle, the city and the people in it!

WHEN
Friday
18 September 2026
ACTIVITY HOURS
10:30 – 14:30
17:30 – 20:30
WHERE
Behind the Church of the
Holy Wisdom of God, Xanthi
See the programme Open in Google Maps

THE EVENT

A full day for cycling and safe mobility

As part of European Mobility Week 2026, the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, together with Alternative ROUTE Social Cooperative Enterprise and the Xanthi Cycling Club “Pegasus”, is holding a full-day celebration in Xanthi dedicated to cycling, safe mobility and getting to know the city.

The programme features educational, hands-on activities for school groups during the morning and continues in the afternoon with activities for children and families, centred on cycling, road safety and the simple pleasure of taking part. The afternoon runs alongside a DJ set, giving the day a festive atmosphere for all ages.

PROGRAMME

Mornings for schools, afternoons for families

Morning programme

10:30 – 14:30

Cycling, Road Safety & Discovering the City

FOR SCHOOL GROUPS

  1. Welcoming pupils – Opening of activities

    A short introduction to the Festival, the activities and the purpose of European Mobility Week.

  2. Learning to ride safely

    An educational session by the Xanthi Cycling Club “Pegasus”: using a bicycle correctly, essential equipment and helmets, basic road safety rules, moving safely through the city, and respect for pedestrians and other road users.

  3. “Discovering my city on foot”

    Guided educational walks through Xanthi's old town with certified guide Natasa Michailidou. Pupils are split into groups and the walks run one after another.

  4. Close of the morning programme

    Groups reconvene for a short recap of the activities.

Afternoon programme

17:30 – 20:30

Bike-handling skills for children — with a DJ set

FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES OWN BIKE & HELMET REQUIRED

  1. Arrival – Registration

    Children and parents are welcomed and entered into the skills course, on the spot.

  2. Course walkthrough – Safety briefing

    The “Pegasus” club presents the course, the obstacles and the rules. A practice run comes first, before timing begins.

  3. Children's bike-handling skills course

    Tests of control and handling, changes of direction, balance and obstacle avoidance, each run timed. The aim is not performance but building skills, confidence on the bike and safe cycling habits.

  4. Music & DJ set

    A DJ plays throughout the afternoon programme.

  5. Close of the Festival – Awards

    Results are announced and awards presented to the young participants.

TAKING PART

What you need for the skills course

  • Children take part with their own bicycle and a protective helmet.
  • A parent or guardian must be present.
  • Registration takes place on site, from 17:30.
  • Entry and participation are free for everyone.

The morning programme is intended for school groups. Schools wishing to take part can contact the Directorate of Transport and Communications of the Regional Unit of Xanthi.

VENUE

Behind the Church of the Holy Wisdom of God

Xanthi, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece

The site is a short walk from Xanthi's old town, where the morning programme's educational walks take place.

Directions in Google Maps

Move safely. Know your city. Choose the bicycle!