The northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna is gearing up to host a new edition of the annual Italian Bike Festival. It will take place from 9-11 September 2022 for the first time at the Misano World Circuit, in the city of Rimini on the Adriatic coast.
Emilia Romagna – which recently hosted the F1 Grand Prix, the Gran Premio di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini MotoGP, and the Motor Valley Fest – will welcome sports fans and holidaymakers for the biking extravaganza.
Since 2018, the Italian Bike Festival has been attracting cycling enthusiasts from all over Europe. And over the course of three days, visitors will be able to interact with more than 500 cycling brands, including Trek, Cannondale, Orbea and Kona. Visitors will also be invited to experience live events such as the non-stop bike show, with eight professional riders entertaining guests all day.
Additionally, there will be six races, including two “Gran Fondos”. Italian Gran Fondos are officially defined and certified by the Italian Cycling Federation as a bicycle event at least 120 kilometres (75 miles) long, and are individually chip-timed (start to finish) races with prizes for the fastest riders in each category. At the Italian Bike Festival, attendees will be able to watch La Gialla Cycling Road and MTB races.
Alongside product exhibitions and live events, there will be panel discussions and workshops dealing with different subjects such as soft mobility, sustainability and cycle tourism.
Attending the Italian Bike Festival is free of charge but visitors must register to receive their tickets, which are valid for the entirety of the festival.
Either side of the event, cycling fans can make the most of their trip and enjoy Emilia Romagna on two wheels, a region that can be easily explored by bike. There are loads of routes to choose from: from the pleasant cycle track of Ferrara (called the “Italian bicycle city”) to stunning countryside locations such as the Po Delta Park.
See more at italianbikefestival.net and emiliaromagnaturismo.it