The work of the staff of the Trentino bike destination with a strong international vocation continues at a rapid pace, to offer the usual quality of the trail network, services and tourist offer tailored to bikers.
Source: press release
What is about to start will be a season full of fun, adrenaline and novelty, starting with the rich program of events.
The curtain rises on Saturday 8 April
The Bike Area officially opens the Molveno Zone for the long Easter weekend, from Saturday 8th to Monday 10th April. It will remain open every weekend until Sunday 14 May.
The Fai Zone will then follow, always open on weekends from Saturday 29 April to Sunday 14 May.
The following Saturday will also see the opening of the Andalo Zone, and from that day – Saturday 20 May – the entire Bike Area will be accessible every day.
Dolomiti Paganella Bike Opening – The Bike & Music Festival is back
The Bike & Music Festival is back and will officially inaugurate the new season of riding. After the first edition in 2022, Dolomiti Paganella Bike Opening confirms its recipe for success: killer trails immersed in wonderful landscapes, "good vibes", and lots of live music.
From 27 to 29 May 2023, in some of the Bike Area shelters there will be many brands from the MTB world who will let you try their products and participate in exclusive activities, all accompanied by DJs who will play throughout the day, making your stay even more pleasant. At the base camp in Andalo, on the other hand, many bikes will be available to test as well as après bike concerts where you can have fun after a day spent on the pedals!
Participation is free, just buy a bike pass for one of the three days to take part.
Family Bike Derby – Fun shared between young and old
For the third year in a row, the event designed to entertain adults and children together along the trails of the Dolomiti Paganella Bike Area!
From sessions on the pump track, to riding technique courses for all ages, passing through guided tours, the staff of the legendary Trentino Bike Destination has thought of everything! In fact, there will be tastings of exquisite Trentino lunches in refuges, pizza parties and evening barbecues. Family Bike Derby will also offer the opportunity to test equipment from various companies in the bike world.
Info: www.dierasenmaeher.de/family-bike-derby/
Mons Royale Bike Women Camp – 4 days for girls
Dolomiti Paganella Bike does not neglect the needs of bikers, with four days dedicated to "pink" fun on mountain bikes, from 15 to 18 June. The heart of Mons Royale Bike Women Camp will be the expo village set up on the beach of Lake Molveno, where you can find the 2023 novelties and try bikes and everything that revolves around MTB. The enthusiasts will be guided by famous bikers on the best trails in the Dolomiti Paganella Bike Area, including Karen Eller, multiple winner of the legendary Bike Transalp stage race, and great connoisseur of the Trentino Bike Destination. The program is rich and articulated, from yoga to stand-up paddling, through black-roll and workshops on taking care of your beloved mountain bike. Without forgetting the aperitifs in complete relaxation by the lake.
Info: bike-women.de/
Partyride Tour with Torquato Testa
The Italian initiative that combines the Partyride philosophy of the CP Gang crew and the desire of Torquato Testa, a well-known MTB freestyler worldwide, to reunite with his fans scattered throughout Italy, makes its debut at the Dolomiti Paganella Bike.
Partyride Tour is an inclusive gathering, with no registration costs (bike pass excluded), and non-competitive, open to enthusiasts of all ages and levels, to experience an unforgettable day together with your favorite rider in a top destination for trail, environment and services.
The event with Torquato Testa is scheduled for Saturday 8 July. Stay tuned to DP Bike for the full schedule.
Mountain Bike Connection Summer
From 18 to 22 September, the B2B event dedicated entirely to media and content creators from all over the world, Mountain Bike Connection Summer, returns to Andalo. Communication experts will be able to meet the best brands in the sector to discover and test their new products in an extraordinary alpine environment, with trails accessible from the ski lifts, perfect for any interpretation of mountain biking.
Info: bikeconnectionagency.com/events/mountain-bike-connection-summer-2023/
X Terra World Championships
After one of the most epic races of all time, the 2023 X Terra World Championship is officially ready to return to Molveno, from 21 to 24 September, for another top-level race in the presence of the Brenta Dolomites.
The X Terra circus will bring 800 athletes from over 55 nationalities this year, with a rich program that includes the key event, the World Championship, on Saturday 23 September. On Sunday, September 24th, the Short Track competition by invitation for Elite athletes, and competitions for children will be held.
Info: www.xterraplanet.com/event/xterra-trentino-dolomiti-paganella
MTB Talks 2023 – The international MTB conference is back
The traditional appointment for discussion and sharing on the world of mountain biking is finally back in presence.
The international conference, organized by Dolomiti Paganella Bike in collaboration with Bike Connection Agency and Andalo Vacanze, reaches its third edition, re-proposing its formula: an exchange of ideas and perspectives on how MTB can become the catalyst for the development of new and more sustainable forms of tourism, in response to problems such as seasonality, climate change, lack of infrastructure and overexploitation of specific areas.
While waiting for the updates, watch and listen to the podcasts of the 2022 edition focused on the relationship between companies and destinations, and the history of Dolomiti Paganella Bike (episode #1, #2, #3, #4).
Stay tuned for more info on new trails and partnerships on: www.dolomitesaganellabike.com/
