Event · Hotel Dory 4 stars · Riccione, Adriatic Riviera

Italian Bike Festival — The International Cycling Trade Show at Misano Adriatico

Trade show · 80,000 sq m · 600+ brands · Bike testing · La Gialla Cycling · Free entry · 9th edition · Hotel Dory shuttle

9th edition Free entry Bike testing on track 600+ brands Hotel Dory shuttle Misano 13 km away

Event dates

4–6

September 2026

Free entry

Hotel Dory shuttle · €12 p.p.

The event

The Italian Bike Festival is the International Cycling Trade Show that has been held in Emilia-Romagna since 2018: Europe's leading platform for the bike and cycling market, every September at the Misano World Circuit "Marco Simoncelli" in Misano Adriatico — just 13 km from Hotel Dory Riccione. Three days where the cycling industry gathers with over 600 brands from around the world, product launches, on-track testing, amateur races and sustainable mobility workshops. A must for anyone spending a cycling week at Hotel Dory.

Event highlights

Europe's leading platform Free entry 600+ exhibiting brands Bike testing on course and track La Gialla Cycling · races Sustainable mobility workshops 18 exhibiting countries · 63,000 visitors in 2025

Practical information

Entry is free for all three days. Online registration on Eventbrite is required: the QR code received is valid for all days and allows free entry and exit.

The Misano World Circuit is approximately 13 km from Hotel Dory Riccione and can also be reached by bike via the Conca cycle path and the Adriatic Cycle Route.

A bike parking area is available near the main entrance on Viale Daijiro Kato for those arriving by bicycle.

For the updated programme, exhibitors and registration, visit the official website italianbikefestival.net.

What you'll find at the IBF

Three days of pure passion for cycling. From the exhibition area to the test courses, from amateur races to meetings with industry leaders: the Italian Bike Festival is not just a trade show — it's an experience.

Yamaha Off-Road Arena

Test MTB · e-MTB · Gravel · Cyclocross

30,000 sq m · 2 km course

An area of over 30,000 sq m entirely dedicated to testing mountain bikes, e-MTBs, cyclocross and gravel bikes on a 2 km course with banked corners, bumps, artificial rock gardens, logs, bridges and technical sections on sand and gravel. Your dream bike? You can try it right here.

Campagnolo Road Circuit

Road bike testing · international Misano World Circuit track

4.2 km on road

The international Misano World Circuit track entirely dedicated to road bike testing: 4.2 km of pure enjoyment where you can put down all the watts in complete safety, try road bikes from your favourite brands and experience the thrill of riding on a MotoGP circuit.

La Gialla Cycling · Exhibition Area · Workshops

Races · 600+ brands · Round tables · Sustainable mobility

80,000 sq m

La Gialla Cycling features races for all tastes: road gran fondos, touring rides for road and gravel bikes, races for juniors and beginners. The 80,000 sq m exhibition area hosts over 600 brands with launches, new products and rest areas. Round tables and workshops on cycle tourism and sustainable mobility complete the programme.

The Hotel Dory Shuttle

Hotel Dory guests staying during the IBF don't need to worry about logistics: we organise a dedicated shuttle with guide included, departing and returning directly from the hotel.

Available services

Fri 4/9
Afternoon shuttle — departure at 3:30 pm
Return to Hotel Dory by approximately 6:00 pm
Sat 5/9
Morning shuttle + afternoon shuttle (3:30 pm)
Two services available · afternoon return ~6:00 pm
Sun 6/9
Afternoon shuttle — departure at 3:30 pm
Return to Hotel Dory by approximately 6:00 pm
 

Shuttle service — how it works

Min. 5 participants · €12 per person · guide included

The shuttle departs directly from Hotel Dory with one of our guides and takes you to the Misano World Circuit and back. The service runs with a minimum of 5 people at a cost of €12 per person. A must for anyone spending a cycling week at Hotel Dory — no parking or route to worry about.

Frequently asked questions

+Is entry to the Italian Bike Festival free?
Yes, entry to the IBF is completely free. You simply need to register online on Eventbrite and present the QR code at the entrance gates. The ticket is valid for all three days — Friday 4th, Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September 2026 — and allows free entry and exit from the Misano World Circuit area.
+Can I test bikes at the Italian Bike Festival?
Yes, this is one of the IBF's greatest strengths. The Yamaha Off-Road Arena offers a 2 km technical course for testing MTBs, e-MTBs, gravel and cyclocross bikes. The Campagnolo Road Circuit lets you test road bikes on the international Misano World Circuit track over 4.2 km of road course in complete safety.
+How does the Hotel Dory shuttle for the IBF work?
Hotel Dory organises a dedicated shuttle with guide included on Friday afternoon, Saturday morning and afternoon, and Sunday afternoon. The shuttle departs from the hotel at a fixed time (3:30 pm for afternoon services) and returns by 6:00 pm. The service runs with a minimum of 5 people at a cost of €12 per person. Booking is required via the form below.
+Do I need to register before going to the IBF?
Yes, to access the Misano World Circuit area you must register online on Eventbrite and present the QR code at the entrance gates. Registration is free and the ticket obtained is valid for all three days of the event. You can register directly at italianbikefestival.net.

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