Cycling World Europe
Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
Date: March 20–22, 2026
Cycling World Europe is one of the most important bicycle trade fairs in Europe and is considered by many to be the official start of the new season. Brands, the scene, and the community come together in an extraordinary industrial atmosphere to discover innovations and trends. In addition to exciting talks, exhibitors, and testing opportunities, there are numerous side events. KEEGO will be there with a booth and looks forward to interacting with the community.
Vienna Bike Festival
Location: Vienna, Rathausplatz, Austria
Date: March 28–29, 2026
The Bike Festival Vienna is Austria's largest cycling event and a fixture on the domestic scene. Rathausplatz becomes a meeting place for road bike, gravel bike, MTB, and e-bike fans. Shows, contests, workshops, and new products create a real festival atmosphere. KEEGO will also be there with a stand.
VELO Berlin
Location: Berlin-Tempelhof, Germany
Date: April 11–12, 2026
The location alone makes VELO Berlin worth seeing. The former Tempelhof Airport provides a unique backdrop for one of Europe's largest bike festivals. The event offers deep insights into urban mobility, performance bikes, and especially the fixie and urban cycling scene. Competitions, shows, and test opportunities make a visit absolutely worthwhile, even if you have no racing ambitions.
Where to go
Location: Gamlitz, Southern Styria, Austria
Date: April 10–13, 2026
Woamfoahn stands for road cycling with enjoyment and genuine warmth. The rides through southern Styria are accompanied by culinary delights, conversations, and relaxed evenings. Accommodation is provided at the Weinlandhof with its new wellness area. The family atmosphere makes it particularly easy to make new friends, often quite incidentally.
Ring Ring Semmering
Location: Semmering, Austria
Date: April 18, 2026
The home base for the road and gravel event is the legendary, vacant Südbahnhotel in Semmering. Starting from here, there are loops of varying lengths (25, 50, and 75 kilometers). Which ones and how many you ride is up to you – so both ambitious cycling fans and those who prefer a more leisurely pace will get their money's worth. From early afternoon, there will be DJ sets, drinks, and snacks at the hotel. So you can decide whether you want to cycle for hours and party a little – or vice versa. In the evening, there will be a raffle before the focus finally shifts to the party aspect.
Riva Bike Festival
Location: Riva del Garda, Italy
Date: May 1–3, 2026
The Riva Bike Festival is one of Europe's best-known bike events, combining an expo, community, and real races. In addition to MTB, gravel, and e-MTB marathons, there are extensive testing opportunities, shows, and an international starting field. The combination of athletic competition, festival atmosphere, and Mediterranean backdrop makes Riva an absolute highlight of the season.
Eschborn-Frankfurt
Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Date: May 1, 2026
Frankfurt–Eschborn is a classic event in the international road cycling calendar. In addition to the professional race, amateur cyclists also have the opportunity to experience the racing atmosphere on closed roads. The climbs in the Taunus mountains provide sporting challenges, while fans along the route create a great atmosphere.
MyCycling Camp Women – Andalusia
Location: Andalusia, Spain
Date: April 25 – May 2, 2026
The MyCycling Camp Women focuses on the women's community. It's not about being the fastest, but about sharing experiences, supporting each other, and responding to the individual needs of women. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced road cyclist, there's something for everyone here. Technique sessions, exchanges, and an appreciative atmosphere make this camp special. KEEGO is participating as a partner.
Across Valleys
Location: Koblenz, Germany
Date: May 8–9, 2026
RVC Across Valleys is not a race, but a joint Gran Fondo ride. Three routes of varying lengths lead through the most beautiful areas around Koblenz. The start and finish are located directly at the Canyon headquarters, including an expo, chill-out area, catering, and an open showroom. Here, community, team spirit, and shared experiences are what count.
Dornbirn Cycling Days
Location: Dornbirn, Austria
Date: May 13–14, 2026
On these days, the market square of Vorarlberg's largest city will become a hotspot for all cycling fans. Cycling will be celebrated in all its facets. There will be community rides, children's programs, live music, cargo bike and folding bike races, a bike flea market, and even a mountain time trial. Visitors can find out about the latest products at the partner stands. A relaxed event for exchange, exercise, and new inspiration.
Gravallo
Location: Linz, Mühlviertel, and Czechia
Date: June 13, 2026
Gravallo stands for gravel adventures without a competitive character and leads through the hilly Mühlviertel region to neighboring Czechia. There are several distances to choose from, ranging from shorter routes to the ultra-distance of around 300 kilometers. The routes run along varied gravel, forest, and field paths and offer plenty of nature, Flow community spirit. Gravallo is ideal for anyone who sees gravel as an experience.
Three Country Giro
Location: Nauders, Austria
Date: June 28, 2026
The Dreiländergiro is a legendary Alpine cycling marathon that starts and finishes in Nauders. The route passes through Austria, Italy, and Switzerland and includes iconic passes such as the Stelvio Pass. Thousands of participants take on this sporting challenge. KEEGO provides additional motivation and truly thrilling moments with a cheering zone at the Stelvio Pass.
Into the Wold
Location: Mellau, Bregenzerwald, Austria
Date: July 2–5, 2026
into the wold is one of the most atmospheric gravel festivals in the Alpine region. In addition to numerous rides, there is a fantastic program featuring themed rides, yoga, night swimming, and sauna. What's more, 2026 will see the first ever into the wold Ultra take place. This will involve a route of around 300 kilometers (approx. 8,000 meters of elevation gain) around Vorarlberg. Overall, the festival scores highly in terms of quality at all levels – from the routes to the supporting program and the cuisine. What makes the festival unique is its very special and very familiar atmosphere.
Challenge Roth
Location: Roth, Germany
Date: July 2–6, 2026
The DATEV Challenge Roth is the world's largest long-distance triathlon event. The atmosphere at Solarer Berg is legendary, with thousands of fans creating a spine-tingling atmosphere. Roth is also an impressive sporting and community experience for spectators, with a great supporting program.
Women's Health Camp
Location: Bad Leonfelden, Austria
Date: July 25 – August 1, 2026
The Women's Health Camp combines exercise, health, and well-being. In addition to cycling, there are numerous sports to try, from yoga to strength and mobility training to mental sessions. A camp for anyone who wants to discover new things and strengthen their body and mind.
Cyclassics Hamburg
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Date: August 6, 2026
The Cyclassics bring top-level international sport to the heart of the city. In addition to the professional race, there are competitions for everyone, a large expo, and lots of hands-on activities for the public. An event that thrills both participants and spectators alike.
Muddy feet Austria – Alpine cattle drive
Location: Ternberg, Upper Austria
Date: August 14–16, 2026
Matschfuss celebrates its international offshoot in Austria. The Almauftrieb combines a short, steep prologue with a main ride covering around 80 kilometers and 2,400 meters of elevation gain. Technically varied, scenically impressive, and clearly focused on the community experience. Culinary checkpoints and social gatherings are an integral part of the event.
Race Around Austria
Location: Austria
Date: August 10–16, 2026
The Race Around Austria covers around 2,200 kilometers and approximately 30,000 meters of elevation gain around Austria. The route is extremely challenging, scenically diverse, and requires both mental and physical strength. An ultra-distance race for anyone who wants to test their limits.
RACA – Race Across Austria
Location: Austria
Date: August 25–29, 2026
RACA – Race Across Austria is a self-supported ultra-distance race across Austria, leading from the easternmost to the westernmost point of the country. The route combines flat sections, mountains, and alpine passes, demanding the utmost physical and mental strength from riders.
In 2026, the race will have a special significance: RACA will be the venue for the European Ultracycling Championships (WUCA). This means that participants will not only be competing to finish the race, but also for the official European Championship title. RACA is therefore one of the most important ultra-cycling races in Europe and attracts a strong international field of competitors.
Ötztal Cycling Marathon
Location: Sölden, Austria
Date: August 30, 2026
Four Alpine passes, 5,500 meters of elevation gain, and a legendary atmosphere make the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon one of the most sought-after events in Europe. The combination of athletic challenge and unique atmosphere attracts riders from all over the world every year.
Lakes 'n' Dumplings
Location: Start in Fuschl am See, Austria; finish in the Bregenzerwald region
Date: September 7–13, 2026
Lakes 'n' Knödel is an unsupported bikepacking adventure covering around 750 kilometers with approximately 14,000 meters of elevation gain through the Alps between Austria and southern Germany. Starting in Fuschl am See, the route leads through Salzkammergut, Bavaria, Tyrol, and back to Vorarlberg. There are several checkpoints along the way where local specialties such as dumplings provide motivation and enjoyment. The starter pack includes a high-quality KEEGO Special Edition, among other things.
Vegan Gravel Camp
Location: Koblenz, Germany
Date: September 16–20, 2026
The Vegan Gravel Camp combines gravel biking, vegan food, and shared experiences. Instead of luxurious bike camps abroad, the focus is deliberately on regionality, proximity, and quality. The pace is relaxed, with no pressure to perform, leaving plenty of time for conversation, shared meals, and relaxation. The camp is open to all levels and creates an open, inclusive atmosphere where new friendships can be formed. KEEGO supports the camp with attractive prices and high-quality equipment.
Salt Lake Trail
Location: Salzkammergut, Austria
Date: from September 26, 2026
An unsupported bikepacking adventure through one of Austria's most beautiful regions. Different route lengths, no time pressure, and maximum freedom are the focus. You determine the pace, route, and experience.
Sugar Gravel
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Date: October 9–11, 2026
Sugar Gravel stands for great adventures and maximum freedom on your gravel bike. There are two distances to choose from: a shorter version covering around 270 kilometers and a long challenge covering around 550 kilometers. The route is designed as a checkpoint format, leaving the exact route choice up to you. Joint start and finish moments and a finisher party make Sugar Gravel a worthy end to the season.
Muddy feet in Kiel
Location: Kiel, Germany
Date: October 10, 2026
Matschfuss Kiel – The Original is a legendary gravel event organized by the Plattfuss Podcast – deliberately not a race, but a shared experience. Covering around 100–120 km, the route takes participants over gravel, forest trails, and plenty of mud, guided by GPS on a route that is only revealed shortly before the start. Checkpoints along the way provide refreshments for new energy, with the focus on community spirit. And it's not over after the ride: at the finish line, everyone celebrates together – with food, drinks, music, and a well-deserved finisher's beer.
Whether you want to race, discover new places, or simply ride together, 2026 offers the right biking adventure for everyone.
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