Welcome to the page dedicated to the calendar and map of cycling events in Italy and Europe, the go-to resource for cycling enthusiasts and outdoor sports lovers. Here you can discover all the key events, from sports competitions to bike festivals, from nature bike trails to specialized trade shows.
Our interactive map of cycling events allows you to easily locate the dates and venues of each event. Just click on the markers to get detailed information. This way, you can plan your rides across Italy without missing a single event.
Thanks to this resource, organizing your cycling season will be simple and fun. Don’t miss a single event: explore the map, mark the dates on your calendar, and get ready to experience Europe on your bike.
If you are passionate about cycling events, don’t miss the Show, which will take place in Padua from March 27 to 29, 2026: an event dedicated to those who love traveling by bike and discovering new destinations.
At the Show, you will have the opportunity to find numerous events among the exhibitors, where you can learn more about new developments, discover itineraries, find out about initiatives and activities dedicated to the world of cycling tourism, and get inspiration for your next cycling adventures.
Happy rides, and have fun!
Four non-competitive cycling events dedicated to exploring the Marca Trevigiana region on gravel and MTB. To support this, we will reactivate the Gravel in the Land of Venice website, a collection of over 80 gravel routes covering 6,500 km in the Veneto region.
Annual cycling event, accessible to gravel and MTB bikes: a circular route that runs through the province of Pisa, passing through its most important towns and villages.
The Megalopolis Gravel Classic in Greece offers routes of 25, 50, and 100 km, through stunning landscapes, adventure, and gastronomy.
The largest Bikepacking event in Sardinia from May 1 to 14, 2026.
PAVÈ is a festival that, through talks, cinema, workshops, and bike rides, brings together people, territories, and stories using the bicycle as a language of discovery, social connection, and sustainability: it includes two gravel rides.
80 Voglia di Gravel is a non-competitive cycling event along dirt roads and through Tuscan landscapes, with routes of varying difficulty, traditional refreshments, and a festive atmosphere surrounded by nature.
A loop itinerary starting from Naples, over 350 km long, perfect for gravel and MTB, with just over 4,500 meters of elevation gain.
The Basilicata Bike Trail is an unsupported bikepacking event that crosses Basilicata through villages, wild nature, and off-road trails.
Nature is Bike is an international gravel and bikepacking festival in Angers, France, celebrating cycling, adventure and nature. It features rides for all levels, an expo, workshops and social gatherings.
La Diabolica is a cycling and running event that brings the spirit of heroic feats back to the hills of Asti.
TAP – Tutti a Pinerolo! is a two-day gravel biking adventure (June 6–7, 2026) through the valleys of Pinerolese, featuring dirt trails, a lively base camp, and full services.
The Foundation "La Miglior Vita Possibile" supports pediatric palliative care by organizing a solidary bike ride on June 14, 2026, promoting assistance and inclusion.
Bike Night is a non-competitive night ride of about 100 km, combining a passion for cycling, discovery of the local area, and conviviality, starting at midnight and finishing at dawn along Italian cycle paths.
ABT FESTIVAL is the tour that crosses Italy to promote the Apennines, organizing a national event in each of the 14 regions along the route.
A bikepacking trail that crosses the Gran Sasso d’Italia massif, the Maiella, and the Trabocchi Coast.
It’s a ride, not a race. The most romantic long-distance cycling challenge: from coast to coast, east to west, from sunrise to sunset. On June 20, 2026, alongside other Chase the Sun events across the UK and Ireland, the ride starts at dawn from Cesenatico to reach Tirrenia by sunset. The challenge is with yourself, the experience is shared with your fellow participants.
Monte Grappa Bike Day is a non-competitive, free bike ride on roads closed to traffic towards the summit of Monte Grappa.
Le Vie del Latte is a gravel event that winds through country roads, farmhouses, and dairy farms where Latteria Soresina’s milk is traditionally collected every day.
Pedaleo is a European bikepacking festival: three days of adventures, workshops, meetings, and music that celebrate the culture of bicycle travel.
The first unsupported bikepacking trail dedicated exclusively to women: two women-friendly routes to attract both experts and beginners.
Four non-competitive cycling events dedicated to exploring the Marca Trevigiana region on gravel and MTB. To support this, we will reactivate the Gravel in the Land of Venice website, a collection of over 80 gravel routes covering 6,500 km in the Veneto region.
Place: Marca Trevigiana
Annual cycling event, accessible to gravel and MTB bikes: a circular route that runs through the province of Pisa, passing through its most important towns and villages.
Place: Pisa Province
The Megalopolis Gravel Classic in Greece offers routes of 25, 50, and 100 km, through stunning landscapes, adventure, and gastronomy.
Place: Megalopolis, Arcadia
PAVÈ is a festival that, through talks, cinema, workshops, and bike rides, brings together people, territories, and stories using the bicycle as a language of discovery, social connection, and sustainability: it includes two gravel rides.
Place: Venezia
80 Voglia di Gravel is a non-competitive cycling event along dirt roads and through Tuscan landscapes, with routes of varying difficulty, traditional refreshments, and a festive atmosphere surrounded by nature.
Place: Rapolano Terme
A loop itinerary starting from Naples, over 350 km long, perfect for gravel and MTB, with just over 4,500 meters of elevation gain.
Place: Pozzuoli
The Basilicata Bike Trail is an unsupported bikepacking event that crosses Basilicata through villages, wild nature, and off-road trails.
Place: Basilicata (start from Metaponto, arrive in Maratea)
Nature is Bike is an international gravel and bikepacking festival in Angers, France, celebrating cycling, adventure and nature. It features rides for all levels, an expo, workshops and social gatherings.
Place: Angers, France
La Diabolica is a cycling and running event that brings the spirit of heroic feats back to the hills of Asti.
Place: Montemarzo (Asti)
TAP – Tutti a Pinerolo! is a two-day gravel biking adventure (June 6–7, 2026) through the valleys of Pinerolese, featuring dirt trails, a lively base camp, and full services.
Place: Pinerolo
The Foundation “La Miglior Vita Possibile” supports pediatric palliative care by organizing a solidary bike ride on June 14, 2026, promoting assistance and inclusion.
Place: Anello dei Colli Euganei
Bike Night is a non-competitive night ride of about 100 km, combining a passion for cycling, discovery of the local area, and conviviality, starting at midnight and finishing at dawn along Italian cycle paths.
Place: Emilia Romagna, Milano, Alpe Adria, Parenzana
ABT FESTIVAL is the tour that crosses Italy to promote the Apennines, organizing a national event in each of the 14 regions along the route.
Place: Appennino
A bikepacking trail that crosses the Gran Sasso d’Italia massif, the Maiella, and the Trabocchi Coast.
Place: Roseto Degli Abruzzi
It’s a ride, not a race. The most romantic long-distance cycling challenge: from coast to coast, east to west, from sunrise to sunset. On June 20, 2026, alongside other Chase the Sun events across the UK and Ireland, the ride starts at dawn from Cesenatico to reach Tirrenia by sunset. The challenge is with yourself, the experience is shared with your fellow participants.
Place: from Cesenatico to Tirrenia
Monte Grappa Bike Day is a non-competitive, free bike ride on roads closed to traffic towards the summit of Monte Grappa.
Place: Monte Grappa (TV)
Le Vie del Latte is a gravel event that winds through country roads, farmhouses, and dairy farms where Latteria Soresina’s milk is traditionally collected every day.
Place: Soresina (CR)
Pedaleo is a European bikepacking festival: three days of adventures, workshops, meetings, and music that celebrate the culture of bicycle travel.
Place: Neuchatel
The first unsupported bikepacking trail dedicated exclusively to women: two women-friendly routes to attract both experts and beginners.
Place: from Orbetello to Buonconvento
Place: Suvereto
Place: Petacciato
The calendar includes:
Multi-day trips, self-supported, on secondary roads and dirt paths
Non-competitive events on secondary roads, often unpaved, to explore regions and villages.
Events on dirt roads and low-traffic routes with timed segments, the perfect balance between racing, sport, and adventure
Long non-competitive routes, to be completed within set time limits
Bike trails surrounded by nature, suitable for MTB and gravel bikes
Meetups, music, workshops, and bike test sessions for enthusiasts
Exhibitions of bikes, accessories, and cycle tourism services, such as the Cycle Tourism Show.
If you are passionate about cycling events, you can’t miss the Cycle Tourism Show, taking place in Padua from 27 to 29 March 2026: an event dedicated to those who love to travel by bike and discover new destinations.
At the Show, you will have the opportunity to explore numerous events among the exhibitors, where you can learn about the latest news, discover itineraries, get to know initiatives and activities dedicated to cycle tourism, and find inspiration for your next cycling adventures.
