Test the latest bike models, learn from experienced riders at workshops and during “Ride with the Pro” sessions, or watch some of the country’s best downhill riders battle it out in competition: from October 2 to 4, the bike festival Saalfelden Leogang once again combines product innovations with a high-calibre sporting programme. The finale of the auner Austrian Gravity Series on Sunday will be one of the sporting highlights of the festival weekend. At the sixth and final round of the season, the overall series winners will be decided at the Epic Bikepark Leogang. At the same time, the Salzburg and Tyrol State Downhill Championships will be held.
From October 2 to 4, the bike festival Saalfelden Leogang will also provide a stage for Austria’s downhill scene. On Sunday, October 4, the auner Austrian Gravity Series will make its sixth and final stop of the season in Leogang. Riders will compete on the Bongo Bongo, T-Line by GoPro and Mini Speedster courses. Following training in the morning, the seeding run will start at 1 p.m., with the decisive race run beginning at 3 p.m. The event will determine both the overall series standings and the Salzburg and Tyrol State Championship titles.
VPACE Kids Cup on Saturday
On Saturday, the course will belong to the next generation of riders as part of the seventh edition of the bike festival Saalfelden Leogang. At the VPACE Kids Cup, children between the ages of five and ten can gain their first racing experience. The competitions will take place on age-appropriate courses.
Numerous brands showcase their latest products
The racing action is embedded in a three-day festival programme at the Epic Bikepark Leogang. The centrepiece is once again the large expo, where numerous brands will showcase their latest products and innovations – including mountain bike models for 2027, which visitors can test on site. All bike park trails will be open during the festival, and festival visitors will also receive a ten percent discount on their bike park tickets. The programme is rounded off by numerous workshops and group rides with well-known riders as part of the “Ride with the Pro” sessions, as well as bike trial shows, panel discussions, autograph sessions and an evening party programme. Admission to the bike festival is free of charge. Registration for the workshops and group rides is available online.
