Mountain bike events have become a central part of the mountain bike industry in recent decades. These events are far more than just sporting competitions; they are a melting pot for innovation, community and marketing that has a decisive influence on the industry. A highlight for amateur bikers, professionals, racers and the industry. Here are our Top 18 Events 2025.
1 Snow WM, 8 February
The UCI will organise the MTB Snow World Championships for the second time in 2025. The venue: Châtel. There are two categories: Super-G and dual slalom. The event is controversial in the scene. Critics see little MTB potential in it.
2 Red Bull Hardline, 7 to 8 February
The event in Tasmania is the kick-off for the big air riders. The race series combines DH racing with XXL stunts. More and more prominent World Cup racers want to compete here, including women like Nina Hoffmann.
3 Cape Epic, 16 to 23 March
The race in South Africa is considered the toughest stage race in the world - and the most prominent one at that. Teams of two start here and have to prove themselves over seven stages.
4 EMTB trail camp, 7 to 10 April
At this camp on Lake Kaltern, e-bikers meet up, hone their riding technique together with expert Holger Meyer, exchange ideas and have the opportunity to try out Simplon test bikes.
5 Bike Festival Riva del Garda, 1 to 4 May
The festival on the northern shore of Lake Garda is the season opener. Everything a biker's heart desires can be found here. Races, expo area, party and, of course, dolce vita. Absolute cult!
6 BIKE Festival Willingen, 23 to 25 May
The BIKE Festival in the Sauerland is the largest outdoor bike fair in Germany. Here, too, every biker's desire is catered for. Marathon, expo, test bikes, entertainment, party and lots of fun trails.
7 UCI World Cup Saalfelden Leogang, 5 to 8 June
The World Cup kicks off in Brazil in April. However, the downhillers, cross-country and enduro racers will start together in Leogang. One of the few World Cup stops within reach. We say: You have to experience it once in your life.
8 Heavy 24, 19 to 22 June
Die-hard mountain bikers claim that every biker should take part in a 24-hour race at least once - it requires psyche, team spirit and concentration. Fancy it? Then perhaps the Heavy 24 near Chemnitz.
9 Eurobike, 25 to 29 June
At the world's largest bike trade fair, you can marvel at what the future holds for cycling. The trade fair in Frankfurt opens its doors to the public on the event weekend.
10 Enduro One, 28 to 29 June
Germany's best-known enduro series makes a stop in Rossbach in Hesse. There are numerous competitions for everyone at this participatory event. Various stages have to be mastered. At the end, the times are totalled and the winners are crowned. Further stops: 17-18 May (Bad Wildbad), 30-31 May (Trieb), 19-20 July (Schulenberg) and 6-7 September (Rabenberg).
11 BIKE Women Camp Molveno, 10 to 13 July
At the BIKE WOMEN CAMP on Lake Molveno, women are amongst themselves. There are also fun trails, the lake and, on top of that, test bikes, mechanic workshops and riding technique seminars.
12 Salzkammergut Trophy, 12 July
The cult marathon in Austria offers marathon enthusiasts a number of categories. From the beginner's version (22 km, 567 m elevation gain) to the hardcore distance (210 km, 7047 m elevation gain). There is also a suitable offer for gravel bikers and e-bikers.
13 Black Forest Ultra Bike Marathon, 13 July
The marathon in Kirchzarten near Freiburg celebrates its 25th anniversary. There are four distances to choose from. These include the ultra distance with 118 kilometres and 3,550 metres of altitude.
14 EBM 100, 2 to 3 August
The Erzgebirge Marathon is the oldest bike marathon in Germany. In 1993, 214 bikers started here and now around 1000 marathon enthusiasts travel to Seiffen in Saxony every year.
15 MTB World Championships, 30 Aug. to 14 Sept.
Racers immortalise themselves with a world championship medal. In Valais, Switzerland, all eight MTB disciplines will be held in one region for the first time. The highlight for every racer.
16 BIKE Festival Saalfelden 12 to 14 September
Festival blast in Saalfelden Leogang. The concept is simple: it's all about biking - and the bike park has plenty of trails for this. There are also plenty of workshops with professional bikers and influencers where you can really learn something. Mark your calendar in red now!
17 Testival Brixen end of September
Recharge your festival batteries one last time before winter arrives. In Brixen in Trentino, there's an expo area, exciting routes and just as many exciting side events.
18 Red Bull Rampage
It is the most important event in freeriding and the one with the greatest media attention, according to insiders. Champagne corks are popped for the winners in the Utah desert. However, it is not uncommon for athletes to have to be flown to the emergency room by helicopter.
Laurin Lehner
Editor
