Saalfelden Leogang BIKE Festival 2026: That was Day 1: Autumn doesn’t get any better than this!

Experience the latest MTB models and trends from 2027 up close: the Epic Bikepark Leogang and the surrounding trails provide the perfect setting to put them through their paces. We were secretly worried that the late date, around German Unity Day, might not be weather-proof – but we needn’t have worried. Friday brought glorious weather, and the weekend looks promising too.

By the way: All trails at the Epic Bikepark are open, and there’s a 10 per cent discount on lift tickets this weekend

Away from the trails, visitors can look forward to a varied programme of events, including workshops and tours organised by the BIKE Academy, live music and exciting exhibitions all centred on mountain biking. That was Day 1.

Ride like the World Cup riders

There aren’t many festivals where you can take your test bike straight from the expo area onto an official UCI World Cup track. Here in Leogang, that’s no problem. As well as this very challenging black downhill track, there are plenty of singletrack trails and jump lines.

Brand-new test bikes from Scott, Vpace, Atherton Bikes or KTM

Once again this year, the BIKE Festival’s motto is: ‘Get on your bike yourself rather than just pottering around the exhibition area.’ Manufacturers such as KTM, Velduro, Scott, Vpace and, brand new to the line-up, Atherton Bikes, offered test bikes to visitors.

The Jump is an airbag featuring Lukas Knopf

YouTuber and professional slopestyle rider Lukas Knopf is once again offering airbag sessions this year. Together with Lukas, children and teenagers are taking the plunge into the airbag. Lukas shared some tips for the aerial stunts. Some of the kids showed the pro their backflips or no-handers. But Lukas wasn’t able to watch every airbag jumper – he was too busy taking selfies and signing autographs.

No booking is required: just pop in, ask any questions you have and work on your jumps with Lukas.

Autograph session with Lukas:
Saturday, 3 October 2026, at 5 pm at the bike Academy stand.

Get your heart pumping with Maximus Wielopolski,

Greater control, better timing and plenty of flow: in the ‘Pumptrack Progress’ workshop, SCOTT athlete Maximus Wielopolski shows you how to have fun honing your riding technique on the pumptrack whilst improving key biking fundamentals.

The focus is on cornering, balance, timing and active movement on the bike. Maxi shows you some simple tricks and gives you practical tips that you can try out straight away – on the pump track, on the trail, in the bike park and when attempting your first tricks.

​Here’s what you can expect:

• Tips and tricks from SCOTT athlete Maximus Wielopolski
• Targeted improvement of cornering, balance and timing
• Greater safety and control on your bike
• Plenty of riding time, flow and fun

The workshop is free to attend – no registration is required. The meeting point is right next to the Velosolutions pump track in Leogang.

Important: Please bring your own bike and protective gear. You’ll need to sign a liability waiver right by the pump track before the workshop begins.

Programme for tomorrow, Saturday 3 October 2026

• ​09:30 – 18:00
  Saalfelden Leogang Bike Festival – Expo Area open (free entry)
• 09:00 – 10:45
  VPACE Kids Cup – Track Walk
  more information
• 09:00 – 16:30
  auner Austrian Gravity Series – course inspection / normal bike park operations
  more information
• 09:30 – 10:30
  VPACE Kids Cup – Collection of race numbers
  more information
• 10.30 am
  Scott Gambler Ride Out – with Elias Schwärzler
  more information
• 10.30 am – 11.30 am
  Pump Track Progress Workshop – with Maximus Wielopolski
  more information
• 10.30 am – 11.15 am
  JobRad® Loop Brakes Workshop
  more information
• 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
  Happy Trails Ride – with Anja & Eric
  more information
• 11.00 am
  Bike Trial Show – featuring Thomas Klausner
• 11.00
  VPACE Kids Cup – riders’ briefing
  more information
• 11.15 am – 1.15 pm
  VPACE Kids Cup – Training
  more information
• 11.30 am – 1.00 pm
  Bag Jump Session – with Lukas Knopf (no booking required)
  more information
• 11.30 am – 12.15 pm
  JobRad® Loop suspension fork service workshop (lower leg)
  more information
• from 1.30 pm
  VPACE Kids Cup – Race 1
  more information
• 1.30 pm – 2.15 pm
  JobRad® Loop Drive and Gear System Workshop
  more information
• 2.00 pm
  Women’s Downhill Session – with Marlena Neißl
  more information
• 2.00 pm
  Scott Gambler Ride Out – with Elias Schwärzler
  more information
• 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
  eMTB riding technique workshop – with Stefan Schlie
  more information
• 14:30
  Hot Shots Ride – with Lukas Knopf (EXPERTS ONLY)
  more information
• from 3.00 pm
  VPACE Kids Cup – Race 2 (followed by the prize-giving ceremony)
  more information
• 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
  Pump Track Progress Workshop – with Maximus Wielopolski
  more information
• 3.00 pm
  Bike Trial Show – featuring Thomas Klausner
• 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
  Happy Trails Ride – with Anja & Eric
  more information
• 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
  auner Austrian Gravity Series – Race office open
  more information
• 4.30 pm
  Signing session – with Elias Schwärzler at the Scott stand
• 5.00 pm
  Book signing – with Lukas Knopf (BIKE stand)
• 5.00 pm
  Bike Trial Show – featuring Thomas Klausner

Good night and see you tomorrow – over and out!

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