Bike Festival Riva del Garda 2026: Events & Experiences

Riva del Garda’s bike festival is back for its 32nd year, and the 2026 edition leans harder into participation than ever — a night ride, audience-voted awards, a skills park, and two nights of parties on the lakeshore.

Free Access to the Exhibition Area

Registration opened April 1st for free access to the expo, where visitors can explore the latest from leading off-road cycling brands. Sign up on the festival website to get in and see the current crop of bikes, components, and gear from international exhibitors.

New for 2026 is the Biker’s Choice awards. Attendees vote across four categories — Best Stand, Best Team, Highlight Experience, and Must-Have Gadget. Winners announced Sunday, May 3rd.

EPICNIGHT: A Ride Under the Stars

On April 30th, the festival opens with EPICNIGHT by EpicDays.cc — a non-competitive night ride through the Sarca Valley. Pick 40 km or 80 km, roll out at sunset from Torbole, finish at a lakeside party. Gravel, MTB, and e-MTB all welcome.

No clock, no podium. Just moonlight, quiet roads, and a DJ set waiting at the end.

Skills and Shows

The Skill Park Busatte in Torbole runs the “Ride Like a Pro!” sessions — coaching on control and line choice, open to every level. Alongside it, Bikeflip’s SICK! Show brings pro riders running stunts and audience challenges through the weekend.

Food and Parties

The Food Area leans local — Garda Trentino producers and regional specialties between rides. Evenings stack up fast:

• Friday night: Red Bull Summer Vibes Party, on the lakeshore
• Saturday, 6pm onward: Warm-up Party by FENZ, then the Bike Festival Party at Spiaggia degli Olivi

Plan Your Visit

Getting there: Riva sits at the northern tip of Lake Garda, around 45 minutes from Verona and roughly two hours from Milan or Munich. If you’re driving in on Saturday, expect the closest lots to fill by mid-morning.

What to bring: Your bike (or rent locally), a fitted helmet, lights for the night ride, and a layer for after sunset — late April on the lake gets cool once the sun drops behind the mountains.

Full schedule, expo registration, and EPICNIGHT sign-up are on the official festival website.

Staying on beyond May 3rd? If you fancy winding down somewhere quieter after all that riding, we’ve got properties on the southern shore of the lake — a slower pace, about an hour from Riva.