Ljubljana MTB Vikend

ABOUT

People of Ljubljana like to ride.

Ljubljana is one of the cycling capitals – but also a capital of mountain biking. How do we back this claim? There are thousands of us from Ljubljana that choose mountain biking as the favorite sport and also a lifestyle. There are vast number of excellent trails on the hills and mountains around Ljubljana, and more and more of them are built with the help of hard-working volunteers and enthusiasts. We already have number of amazing asphalt pump tracks (named KoloPark) and more will pop-out in the future. We have a city cycling school where houndreds of aspiring mountain bikers and BMXers lern new skills. We have clubs and communities that strive for better trails, accessibility and image of the whole scene. We have phenomena like Golovec Trails and Bike Park Ljubljana, which aspired wave of trail parks around Slovenia. And all of these are integrated in the city and we don’t have to ride with cars to get to these places. You just have to sit on your bike and ride. After you’re done with your favorite trail it will only take minutes to get to the city center and enjoy a cold drink or ice-cream with your friends.

Ljubljana MTB Vikend (Vikend = Weekend) connects and glorifies all of the above, but mostly leans on the first among the above facts. People of Ljubljana like to ride their bikes. This is why we’ll mostly ride in the days of the festival, we have everything from the race events, shows and workshops on the schedule. Everyone will find something to his/her taste, and everyone will have a chance to try something new.
Ljubljana is not only a great location for riding, but also a perfect starting point for cycling holidays in Slovenia, which is one of the festival messages to fans of cycling from all around the globe.

Join us on the sixth edition of the festival, it’s going to be fun!

EVENTS

EXHIBITORS & TESTS

A true festival atmosphere will be provided by numerous exhibitors of bicycles and equipment, with test bikes and various special offers available. Follow the link to see who will be there!

SCOTT CONTINENTAL PUMP CONTEST – FRIDAY, 5.9.2025

We’ll kick off the festival at Bike Park Ljubljana with an adrenaline-filled evening pump track race, featuring elimination-style racing!

ARGETA JUNIOR KOLOPARK POKAL (PUMP TRACK EVENT) – SATURDAY, 6. 9. 2025 (location: KoloPark Podutik)

A series of fun pump track competitions for children and youth in Ljubljana’s KoloParks! Each participant rides two timed runs, but good atmosphere and supporting environment matter more than the results. All participants receive a gift bag, and a few bigger prizes will be raffled off among everyone! Saturday’s competition will take place at the Podutik asphalt KoloPark (500 m from Bike Park Ljubljana; Google Maps).

RIDING, AIR BAG, EXPO, GROUP RIDES – SATURDAY, 6. 9. 2025

Kids will be safely jumping on to an airbag, parents will test new bikes, and everyone will explore the lines of Bike Park Ljubljana and enjoy a delicious food. A large part of the expo and bike testing will already take place on Friday, with the main events happening on Saturday.

FMB FREESTYLE CONTEST POWERED BY FORD – SATURDAY, 6. 9. 2025

The competition on the slopestyle line is part of the global FMB World Tour, Ljubljana event is in the bronze category. The competition is sponsored by Ford.

BIKEHANIC BIG LINE SESSION – SATURDAY, 6. 9. 2025

All events of the festival are great and might be a highlight for some of you, but the Bikehanic Big Line Session is that magical time when we all get together, united in one big spectacle. The bravest riders will lead their bikes up in the air, while the rest of us cheer and shout from the ground, enjoying the wild tricks. The show kicks off on Friday with the wild card event, with the the loudest and biggest show taking place on Saturday afternoon.

ENDURO GOLOVEC TRAILS – SUNDAY, 7. 9. 2025

Enduro Golovec Trails is part of the SloEnduro series in 2025, which means the race is sure to attract a wide international turnout. At the same time, the event will feature a 4Fun category with a shorter course, making this enduro open to the widest range of mountain bikers – including e-bike riders, of course.

LJUBLJANA SPORTS FESTIVAL, 6. 9. 2025

On Saturday, September 6, 2025, Tivoli Park will once again come alive with the Ljubljana Sports Festival. The free, all-ages event offers a wide variety of sports challenges, great food, music, and plenty of opportunities to get active and have fun.

SCHEDULE

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VENUES

Festival will take place in Ljubljana, on locations Golovec trails and Bike Park Ljubljana. You can find everything about Ljubljana and accomodation options: www.visitljubljana.si

Official accomodation:
Urban Ring (at the Golovec trails venue)
Special price for event participants: 110 EUR/night with breakfast (double room); campervans, 15 EUR/night.
M-Hotel Šiška: ask for special rates for Ljubljana MTB Vikend

Entry to both venues is free throughout the entire festival!

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