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Saalfelden-Leogang BIKE FestivalLet’s Leogang: The grand festival finale

Laurin Lehner

 · 03.09.2026

It’s got to be fun: a different sort of warm-up exercise.
Photo: Miha Matavz
Finals in Leogang: 2–4 October 2026. Three days packed with action, test rides, workshops, riding technique sessions with celebrities and unforgettable cycling moments before the winter break.

August is behind us, September is here and October is just around the corner. This year, the BIKE Festival in Saalfelden Leogang is taking place over the first weekend in October – coinciding with German Unity Day. Enjoy the festival atmosphere one last time, tear around the bike park, hire test bikes or learn how to make it safely down the downhill track or bleed your brakes properly at one of the many workshops. The final programme has been confirmed and we’ll tell you everything you need to know.

Mark this in red on your calendar now: 2 to 4 October 2026 – Scene of the crime: Leogang Bike Park.

Expo with over 40 exhibitors

The centrepiece of the festival is the Bike Expo, which attracts thousands of visitors every year. Over 40 renowned brands and exhibitors showcase their latest products, bikes and innovations there.

Programme for the whole family

The Saalfelden Leogang Bike Festival not only delights gravity fans, but also offers a varied programme for all age groups.
This includes:

  • Ride-outs with professionals
  • Technical & Driving Technique Workshops
  • Hands-on activities
  • Stage programme and talks
  • Autograph sessions with stars from the cycling world

Kids’ Highlights: Kids Cup & auner Austrian Gravity Series

There’s plenty on offer for the younger generation: as well as special kids’ workshops and ride-outs, the programme features two exciting race formats:

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  • Kids' Cup: Exciting kids’ downhill race for children aged 5–11
  • Auner Austrian Gravity Series: Junior downhill race on the spectacular Bongo Bongo, T-Line by GoPro and Mini Speedster courses

This is where young talents get the chance to show what they’re made of. At both events, having fun is the top priority for the children. Every participant is a winner!

Pedal until your lungs are on fire: here on the pump track above the valley station.Photo: Miha MatavzPedal until your lungs are on fire: here on the pump track above the valley station.

And best of all – all trails in the Epic Bikepark are open & a 10 per cent discount on lift passes

Right next to the festival site is the legendary Epic Bikepark Leogang. All the routes and trails are open during the festival, so visitors can test the latest bikes straight away in real-world conditions.

And best of all: All festival guests will receive a 10 per cent discount on lift passes throughout the festival weekend.

An overview of all the workshops

Once again this year, the theme of the BIKE Festival in Saalfelden Leogang is: ‘Do it yourself rather than just watch’. As well as the bike park trails, there are workshops to choose from. And these feature some high-profile names. Prices range from 0 euros to 9 euros. Personal training costs 50 euros.

Cycling with your idol: it’s all possible at the BIKE Festival in Leogang. Here, celebrity Elias Schwärzler flies over the table, with his pupils following in his wake.Photo: Miha MatavzCycling with your idol: it’s all possible at the BIKE Festival in Leogang. Here, celebrity Elias Schwärzler flies over the table, with his pupils following in his wake.

Event Weekend Programme:

What you need to know:

Friday 2 October 2026

  • ​11:00 – 18:00 Saalfelden Leogang Bike Festival – Expo Area open (free entry)
  • 12.00 – Official festival opening at the BIKE Stage
  • 2.00 pm – Scott Gambler Ride Out – with Elias Schwärzler
  • 14:00 – 14:45 JobRad® Loop suspension fork service workshop (lower leg)
  • 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm Hot Shots Ride – with Lukas Knopf (EXPERTS ONLY)
  • 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm Pumptrack Progress Workshop – with Maximus Wielopolski
  • 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm eMTB riding technique workshop – with Stefan Schlie
  • 4.00 pm – 4.45 pm JobRad® Loop Brakes Workshop
  • 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm VPACE Kids Cup – Collection of race numbers
  • 4.30 pm – Bike Trial Show – featuring Thomas Klausner
  • 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm Bag Jump & Pump Track Session – with Lukas Knopf (no registration required)

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
  • 09:00 – 16:30 Auner Austrian Gravity Series – course inspection
  • 09:30 – 10:30 VPACE Kids Cup – Race number collection
  • 10.30 am Scott Gambler Ride Out – with Elias Schwärzler
  • 10.30 am – 11.30 am Pumptrack Progress Workshop – with Maximus Wielopolski
  • 10.30 am – 11.15 am JobRad® Loop Brakes Workshop
  • 11.00 am Bike Trial Show – featuring Thomas Klausner
  • 11.00 VPACE Kids Cup – riders’ briefing
  • 11.15 am – 1.15 pm VPACE Kids Cup – Training
  • 11.30 am – 1.00 pm Bag Jump Session – with Lukas Knopf (no registration required)
  • 11.30 am – 12.15 pm JobRad® Loop suspension fork service workshop (lower leg)
  • from 1.30 pm – VPACE Kids Cup – Race 1
  • 1.30 pm – 2.15 pm JobRad® Loop drive and gear system workshop
  • 2.00 pm – Women’s Downhill Session – with Marlena Neißl
  • 2.00 pm – Scott Gambler Ride Out – with Elias Schwärzler
  • 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm eMTB riding technique workshop – with Stefan Schlie
  • 2.30 pm Hot Shots Ride – with Lukas Knopf (EXPERTS ONLY)
  • From 3.00 pm: VPACE Kids Cup – Race 2 (followed by the prize-giving ceremony)
  • 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Pumptrack Progress Workshop – with Maximus Wielopolski
  • 3.00 pm – Bike Trial Show – featuring Thomas Klausner
  • 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm Auner Austrian Gravity Series – Race office open
  • 4.30 pm – Autograph session – with Elias Schwärzler at the Scott stand
  • 5.00 pm – Signing session – with Lukas Knopf (BIKE stand)
  • 5.00 pm – Bike Trial Show – featuring Thomas Klausner

Sunday 4 October 2026

  • 09:30 – 16:00 Saalfelden Leogang BIKE Festival – Expo Area open (free entry)
  • 09:00 – 12:00 Auner Austrian Gravity Series – Race office open
  • 09:00 – 12:00 Auner Austrian Gravity Series – Training (at least 2 runs)
  • 10.00 am Women’s Downhill Session – with Marlena Neißl
  • 10.30 am Scott Gambler Ride Out – with Elias Schwärzler
  • 11.00 am Bike Trial Show – featuring Thomas Klausner
  • 11:00 – 12:30 Pumptrack Progress Workshop – with Maximus Wielopolski
  • 11.45 am – 12.30 pm JobRad® Loop Brakes Workshop
  • 12.20 Auner Austrian Gravity Series – riders’ briefing (attendance compulsory)
  • from 1.00 pm Auner Austrian Gravity Series – Seeding Run
  • 13:00 – 15:00 eMTB riding technique workshop – with Stefan Schlie
  • 1.30 pm Interview with Elias Schwärzler
  • 1.30 pm – 2.15 pm JobRad® Loop suspension fork service workshop (lower leg)
  • from 3.00 pm Auner Austrian Gravity Series – race (followed by the prize-giving ceremony)
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Laurin Lehner

Born in South Baden, Laurin Lehner is, by his own admission, a lousy racer. Maybe that's why he is fascinated by creative, playful biking. What counts for him is not how fast you get from A to B, but what happens in between. Lehner writes reports, interviews scene celebrities and tests products and bikes - preferably those with a lot of suspension travel.

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