Bimbimbici Occimiano

Bimbimbici in Occimiano: cycling together for safer streets

Bimbimbici is the event that turns the streets of Occimiano, a small town in the Monferrato area of the province of Alessandria (Piedmont), into a giant two-wheeled playground for children and families. It is the local version of one of Italy's most well-known cycling tourism events, promoted nationally by FIAB (Italian Environment and Bicycle Federation) and organized locally by the Municipality of Occimiano in collaboration with FIAB Monferrato.

A festival dedicated to the little ones

The initiative was born with a simple and important goal: to introduce children to the daily use of bicycles, spread the culture of road safety, and promote more sustainable, city-friendly mobility. For one day, the town's streets become a space for the youngest, who pedal accompanied by their parents in a festive atmosphere, through squares, town center streets, and the unpaved 'white roads' typical of the Monferrato countryside.

More than just a bike ride

Bimbimbici is not a race but a collective, slow, and non-competitive ride, designed so that everyone can participate: from the youngest on their first bikes to the adults accompanying them. The loop route touches the streets of Occimiano and winds along the dirt roads surrounding the town, offering a glimpse of the hilly landscape of the Monferrato, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Part of a national movement

The Occimiano event is part of the great national Bimbimbici festival, which involves over 200 Italian cities and tens of thousands of children, families, and volunteers every year. Participating in Occimiano therefore means taking part in an event that, across the entire peninsula, calls for safer and more livable streets for children.

An event for the whole community

Thanks to the involvement of the Pro Loco, local associations, and law enforcement, Bimbimbici is also a meeting point for the entire community of Occimiano: an afternoon where education, sports, play, and environmental awareness merge into a single shared experience that is free and open to all.