Bikefestival Basel, which takes place at the Schänzli Arena at St. Jakob, is an event for fans of bicycle racing and stunts as well as for bicycle enthusiasts in general, with plenty to see and do. For two days, there will be various cycling events, including the finals of the SKODA Swiss Bike Cup, one of the most important race series in Europe, with approximately 700 contenders racing. The 1.5 km track is set entirely within the Schänzli Arena, so that the audience can watch every part of the action.
Bicycle racing is not just for adults. The Primeo Energy Kids Race will be a highlight once again for the little racers of tomorrow. Kids ages 2-5 will be doing their rounds on the course over simple obstacles; riding and training on the course starts at 11:00. Registration takes place on site, and if kids don’t have a balance bike, they can be rented on the spot. Qualifications will be at 14:30 on Saturday and Sunday, and the final races will start at 15:30 on Saturday and 15:15 on Sunday. All participants will be rewarded with great prizes.
Another attraction is the Pepita Trial Show—a sport that can only be described as extreme parkour on stunt bikes. Spectators will hold their breath as the participants jump between obstacles and balance in the most unfathomable ways on their bikes. There will be shows at 11:00, 13:05, 15:00, and 16:45 on Saturday and at 11:00, 13:00, and 14:30 on Sunday (workshops follow immediately after the shows).
In the Helvetia Jump Show, world-class athletes will defy gravity with their jumps, showing the best tricks on the slopestyle parcours, which is so named because of its resemblance to world-class skiing slopes and whose obstacles that are newly designed each year. This event is an absolute crowd pleaser, setting the highest standard for adrenaline junkies. There will be shows at 11:40 (Progression Session), 13:30 (Combo Challenge), and 16:00 (Best Trick) on Saturday and at 11:30 (Combo Challenge), 13:20 (Best Trick), and 15:40 (Show) on Sunday.
The festival also includes events for those who would like to hop on the saddle themselves. One of them is the Baselbieter Bike Challenge on Saturday, where neither timing nor ranking is important, but first and foremost the joy of biking. There are three trails to choose from— a 21-km route with an elevation change of 500 m for beginners, families, and school classes; a 42-km trail with an elevation change of 1,000 m; and a 67-km trail with an elevation change of 1,780 m. With spectacular views, the event aims to motivate large sections of the population to engage in sports while discovering Basel’s beautiful surroundings. E-bikes and gravel bikes are also welcome. Motivate your friends to join you and do it together. Additionally, there are great prizes to be won, and each participant will receive a goody bag that includes a CHF 20 Velo Plus voucher, pasta voucher, Jenzer power bar, Pepita 5 dL drink, water bottle, and much more. Visit their website to see a map of the different trails and register online to participate. Registration costs CHF 35-45 (depending on the trail length you choose) until August 15; registration after that will incur an additional CHF 20 late fee.
If you need more adrenaline, you can spend the weekend practicing and improving your time and stunts on the Primeo Energie Pumptrack—a small, oval, slanted track full of twists, bends, and jumps. The Pumptrack is open to all bikers throughout the weekend, starting at 11:00.
Whatever your interests in cycling, come to the Schänzli Arena near St. Jakob—Europe’s largest bike arena—for a weekend of bike fun! Check their website for the exact schedule of events.
Entrance is free.

Website
bikefestival-basel.ch/

Where
Sportanlage St. Jakob
Grosse Allee 5
4142 Münchenstein

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