FSA Bike Festival Riva 2026: Start of the season on Lake Garda - the cult event in Riva

Three days, one lake, countless trails - the Riva del Garda Bike Festival is returning and promises to be an unforgettable experience for the entire bike community in 2026. Visitors can expect a perfect mix of sport, innovation and lifestyle right on the shores of the lake in the same location as last year. From 1 to 3 May 2026, Riva del Garda will once again be transformed into an off-road magnet with all its facets: The upcoming edition is all about the diverse off-road bike world, with a special spotlight on gravel biking. "More than just racing" is the motto - 2026 will be even more eventful and varied than ever before.

A strong partnership has been confirmed: FSA remains loyal to the festival and extends its commitment as title sponsor for another three years. "We are proud to extend our collaboration for the third year in a row," explains Giorgio Marra, Project Manager at FSA. "The Bike Festival is a project that is constantly evolving - with the aim of making it more accessible and attractive to a wider audience year after year."

Race fever at the Bike Festival in Riva.

Ambitious bikers have been able to register for the various competitions since 10 December. The MAXXIS Gravel Garda Trentino is coming up with an important innovation: The popular gravel event will now take place on Sunday and will follow a new route from Riva del Garda towards Valle dei Laghi. Several sections have recently been resurfaced to further improve the ride quality.

The next generation is at the SCOTT Junior Trophy takes centre stage. With SCOTT as a proven sponsor, the young talents can once again look forward to perfect conditions and a professional organisation. At the E-bike marathon the new Rancion variant in the Tenno area provides electrifying moments. The section is currently being completely renovated and promises fresh trail flow for all e-bikers.

The Ronda Piccola at the Bike Marathon benefits from the new Rancion variant in the Tenno area and guarantees exciting challenges. The Bosch eMTB Challenge returns to the Ledro Valley with its stages and offers completely new sections. A particular highlight is the spectacular panorama along the legendary Ponaleweg, which offers a variety of challenges for all skill levels.