Bike Festival Riva del Garda 2025

The 31st FSA Bike Festival Riva del Garda, which takes place from 1 to 4 May 2025, is not only a classic season opener for tens of thousands of bike fans, but also an important platform for exhibitors and brands. Here they have the opportunity to network, help shape the future of the industry and present innovative products. With the Bike Festival Future Summit and a special exhibitor evening, the day before the official opening is dedicated entirely to the brands.

Artificial intelligence in biking: the Bike Festival Future Summit
A central theme of the festival is the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in bike sports. The Bike Festival Future Summit will take place on 30 April from 4 p.m. at the Hotel Du Lac and offers an exclusive roundtable at which experts will discuss exciting questions: How is AI changing the bike world? In which areas can it be used? And how can it improve the user experience?

The discussion will be chaired by Petra Bindl, an experienced moderator and journalist. The experts include:

Claudius Zick : Former manager at Amazon and AI expert.
Hannes Neupert : Mobility expert and eBike pioneer, Chairman of ExtraEnergy e.V.
Ciro Malacarne : Mechatronics engineer specialising in additive manufacturing.
Andrea Ziliani : YouTuber and bike tester.
These experts bring different perspectives and valuable insights from their respective industries. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session where exhibitors can put their questions directly to the experts.

Experience innovations up close
During the festival, the Expo Area will not only host the Bike Festival Awards ceremony, but will also showcase ground-breaking prototypes from the laboratories of universities, start-ups and researchers. Here, visitors can take a look today at the technologies that will revolutionise the market tomorrow.

Exhibitor evening: networking and culinary delights
On 30 April, exhibitors are invited to a special event at the Bastione. From 7 p.m., they will have the opportunity to network with other brands and professionals from the bike scene in a relaxed atmosphere. With delicious specialities from Garda Trentino and an aperitif of Erdinger wheat beer, participants can enjoy the breathtaking view of Lake Garda. As a special highlight, exhibitors can take home a surprise from Garda Trentino.

The Bike Festival Awards: Honouring the best bikes
Another highlight of the festival is the presentation of the Bike Festival Awards on 1 May. The best bikes on the market will be honoured in the MTB-Fully, E-MTB-Fully and Gravel categories. A special prize will also be awarded for the bike with the most innovative function. The jury, consisting of experts such as Uli Stanciu, Hannes Neupert and Andrea Ziliani, will test the bikes from 28 to 30 April, taking into account criteria such as technological innovation, design and overall impression.

The winners will be announced on 1 May at 14:00 on the Main Stage in the Expo Area and will be given a place of honour at the entrance to the Expo site to present their awards to the public.

Clever Transfer: travelling to the festival in comfort
To make travelling to the Bike Festival Riva del Garda as comfortable as possible, Clever Transfer offers a shuttle service that connects the most important airports in northern Italy with Lake Garda. Available from/to Verona, Bergamo, Milan-Linate, Milan Malpensa, Treviso, Venice, Innsbruck and Munich, this service makes travelling to the festival a breeze.

In addition to the airports, the service also offers convenient and fast connections from the train stations, making the journey even easier for train travellers. Opt for a shared transfer and enjoy a stress-free journey!

Conclusion: A must for exhibitors and bike enthusiasts
The Bike Festival Riva del Garda 2025 is an unmissable event for anyone who works in the bike industry or is simply a passionate cyclist. With a varied programme that offers both networking opportunities and exciting discussions about the future of biking, the festival is the perfect place to get inspired and make new contacts. Be there and experience the fascination of the bike world up close!