And the winner is...
Trails, gravel roads, jumps, descents and relentless climbs. A forest to dive into and a hill that never seems to end. This is the world of mountain biking and gravel riding: made of dust and mud, but also of fun, technique and the pure joy of riding the most advanced products the market has to offer.
But which bike, product or project will be the one everyone’s talking about this year, on a mountain singletrack or along a white gravel road in the open countryside?
All companies exhibiting at Bike Festival Riva del Garda have the opportunity to present their flagship products and key initiatives for the 2026 season, submitting them to the evaluation of a technical jury made up of professionals with specific expertise across different fields: from design and product development to testing, innovation and aesthetics.
With the Bike Festival Award, the format evolves and expands. It’s no longer just about bikes: all the major product categories and the values that define today’s bike industry come into focus. Technology, entrepreneurial vision, sustainability and new ideas take centre stage alongside the best MTB, E-MTB and Gravel models.
Six categories will be awarded:
- MTB Bikes
- E-MTB Bikes
- Gravel Bikes
- Innovation Award (product)
- Sustainability Award – environmental, social or economic (initiative)
- Start-up Award (company)
On May 1st, on the main stage of the Bike Festival Riva del Garda Expo Area, the winners will be announced — ready to hear the words: “and the winner is…”
