If your perfect summer weekend includes dirt trails, downhill thrills, and an incredible community atmosphere, Bike Fest at Horseshoe Valley Resort belongs on your calendar. Returning July 10–12, 2026, this three-day celebration brings together riders of all ages and abilities for a weekend packed with racing, riding, demos, and family-friendly fun.
Whether you are tackling the trails for the first time or chasing podium finishes, Bike Fest has something for everyone. The weekend kicks off Friday evening with an exciting Kids Downhill Race followed by the always crowd-pleasing Slopestyle Competition. Saturday features the adrenaline-filled Downhill Race, while Sunday wraps up with the fast-paced Dual Slalom Race.
Beyond the competition, visitors can explore the Vendor Village, test the latest bikes and gear, browse Bateman’s Bike Swap, or join the free SCMBC Social Ride through the scenic Copeland Forest. Looking to improve your skills? RADCO’s “Taste of the Park” and “Next Level Jumping” clinics offer expert coaching for riders looking to build confidence and progress on the trails.
There is plenty happening off the bike too. Take on the Lap Challenge to see how many runs you can complete throughout the weekend, or hunt for hidden Project 321 hubs during the resort-wide scavenger hunt for a chance to win a premium prize.
Set against one of Ontario’s premier lift-accessed bike parks, Horseshoe Valley Reosrt, Bike Fest is more than a cycling event, it is a celebration of mountain biking, community, and outdoor adventure. Whether you are racing, learning, cheering from the sidelines, or simply soaking up the festival atmosphere, you will find plenty to enjoy.
Gather your riding crew, bring the family, and experience one of Ontario’s biggest mountain biking weekends at Horseshoe Valley Resort.
Bike Fest 2026 Itinerary
Friday, July 10 – Opening Day
Kick off the weekend by watching the next generation of riders and some of the sport’s biggest talents.
- 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Athlete Check-In
- 5:00 p.m. – Kids Downhill Race
- 6:00 p.m. – Slopestyle Competition
Saturday, July 11 – Race Day & Festival Fun
Saturday is packed with racing, clinics, shopping, and activities for riders and spectators alike.
- 9:00 – 11:15 a.m. – Downhill Race Athlete Check-In
- 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Free SCMBC Guided Social Ride through Copeland Forest (meet on the Après Patio)
- 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Vendor Village & Product Demos
- 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Bateman’s Bike Swap
- 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Downhill Race Practice
- 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – RADCO Clinics (Taste of the Park & Next Level Jumping)
- 11:45 a.m. – Downhill Race – Section 1
- 4:00 p.m. – Downhill Race – Section 2
Happening all day:
- Lap Challenge (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
- Project 321 Hidden Hub Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, July 12 – Dual Slalom – Spectator Friendly Racing
Wrap up the weekend with head-to-head racing and one last chance to explore everything Bike Fest has to offer.
- 8:00 – 10:15 a.m. – Dual Slalom Athlete Check-In
- 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. – Dual Slalom Practice
- 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Vendor Village & Product Demos
- 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Bateman’s Bike Swap
- 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – RADCO Clinics (Taste of the Park & Next Level Jumping)
- 11:00 a.m. – Dual Slalom Race
