Cycling Festivals of the World

Cycling, also known as biking, is a very popular activity around the world. It is practised as a hobby as well as a professional sport. Races such as the Milan–San Remo and the Tour de France have not only made cycling popular but also brought an edge to the global competition. There are many events that celebrate this thrill of this activity; listed below are a few of them.

Global Bike Festival

The Global Bike Festival takes place in and around the scenic Alpine resort town, Saalbach-Hinterglemm. The mountainous terrain is perfect for cycling aficionados to while their time away on their bikes. Apart from the hundreds of kilometers of tracks, the outdoor event also provides an incredible opportunity for cycling hobbyists to meet and connect with one another. Fest attendees can also be a part of other cultural events or can party at local restaurants and nightclubs.

Sedona Mountain Bike Festival

Set in the desert town of Sedona, AZ, the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival is a must-visit for cycling fans. Apart from its lucrative tracks, this fest also offers its visitors a three-day retreat of all things bike. The event includes an expo which showcases the best of equipment and gear. Food trucks, a beer garden, skills clinic are some of the added perks.

Sea Otter Classic

Sea Otter is a sporting event held annually in Monterey, CA. First held in 1991 and founded by Frank Yohannan and Lou Rudolph, the outdoor event has grown into one of the world’s largest cycling fests. The event receives tens of thousands of cycling professionals as well as amateurs every year. The fest took off with the short track and the cross country set-ups and has gone on to add several kinds of race formats over the years. Miguel Martinez, Andres Brenes, Cadel Evans, Jérôme Chiotti and Alison Dunlap are a few of the competition’s earliest winners.

Crankworx Innsbruck

The Crankworx Innsbruck was first held in 2017. A part of the Crankworx Global Tour, this annually-held massive outdoor event opens up the Tyrolian mountain range to a large number of cycling enthusiasts from all around the world. The multiple days of fun include incredible biking experiences, record breaking runs, rarely-seen-before acts on bikes, networking of like-minded individuals and much more.

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