Press Release: BIKE Festival Garda Trentino offers four days of mtb action

admin April 20, 2023

Press Release: BIKE Festival Garda Trentino offers four days of mtb action

Mtb season start with UCI race and new race formats

The 2023 BIKE Festival season traditionally starts on 28 April at Lake Garda in Italy. This year, there will be a whole four days of programme and action around mountain biking instead of just three. Visitors can look forward to new race formats such as the FUNduro and the LAKE BASH Gravel Challenge as well as a spectacular marathon course – and best of all: On the Ronda Extrema of the Scott BIKE Marathon, licensed riders can collect valuable UCI points in the “Horse Category”

Bielefeld, 07 March 2023. To kick off the season, the European mountain bike scene will meet up from 28 April to 1 May 2023 at the FSA BIKE Festival Garda Trentino. For four days, everything revolves around MTB, eMTB, technology, testing, party and much more. Around 60,000 visitors are expected for the mtb season start in Riva del Garda.

The heart of the event is the large outdoor fair with around 180 international exhibitors and 350 brands – including many new exhibitors, taking part in the festival for the first time. An exciting supporting programme with racing action, shows and parties rounds off the festival weekend with a dolce vita feeling.

New and the sporting highlight this year: Licensed riders can collect valuable UCI points for the world ranking list on the Ronda Extrema of the Scott BIKE Marathon (29 April), because with the “Horse Category” the marathon is listed in the highest race category of the UCI. Elite licensed riders must therefore ride the Extrema, which demands 3484 metres of altitude over 82.77 kilometres – finest single trails, beautiful panoramas and lots of riding fun in a great setting around the northern part of Lake Garda.

Both the “Ronda Extrema” and the “Ronda Grande” (59.56 kilometres and 2,406 metres in altitude) offer prize money. Registrations for all marathon distances, also for the “Ronda Piccola” (30.67 kilometres, 1065 metres of altitude), are already possible. More details: General Info | BIKE Festival Garda Trentino (bike-festival.de).

In addition to the popular races such as the Bosch eMTB Challenge Supported by Trek (registration is open), the great Junior Trophy for young MTB riders and numerous workshops and tours as part of the BIKE Academy (registration from 1st April), there are also two brand new race events this year.

Trail fun at its best: The FUNduro will celebrate its premiere on the Friday of the festival. Compared to the former Enduro race, the course is a bit more relaxed, closer to the festival, significantly shorter and has fewer metres in altitude, so the focus is more on riding fun. The route leads towards Altissimo – two stages with trail fun at its best. On the third stage, it’s not only about speed; in addition to the time rating, there is also a special prize for the most skilled riders. Registrations are open at: General Info | BIKE Festival Garda Trentino (bike-festival.de).

Another first time: The new Lake Bash Gravel Challenge on the Sunday of the festival starts directly on the shores of Lake Garda and combines racing action with enjoyment. At Lake Bash, everyone can decide for themselves whether they want to do it as a race or as a tour. The majority of the 100-kilometre course is ridden without timekeeping, only four sections are timed. So there’s plenty of time to chat, gravel together and enjoy the breathtaking nature of Lake Garda. Speaking of enjoyment: instead of isodrinks, bananas and bars, regional specialities and cappuccino are on offer.

For those who find the „Epic“ version with 100 kilometres too much, there is also an alternative over 65 kilometres. Registration will start shortly.

For more information on the races, the legendary BIKE Festival Party, workshops and exhibitors as well as the complete programme, visit #AllAboutBikes | BIKE Festival Garda Trentino (bike-festival.de).

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Further BIKE Festival events in 2023:

  • BIKE Festival Willingen 26.-29.05.2023

  • BIKE Festival Saalfelden Leogang 15.-17.09.2023

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