Colle Bike Festival and Tuscany Urban Cup
Two days of sport, cycle tourism, and Urban Downhill in the heart of Colle di Val d'Elsa
About Colle Bike Festival
Colle di Val d'Elsa: The cycling capital
The Colle Bike Festival and Tuscany Urban Cup is a major cycling celebration that brings Colle di Val d'Elsa to life in the heart of the Siena province, Tuscany. For one full weekend, this Valdelsa town—famous for its crystal production and the charming historic center of Colle Alta—transforms into a grand open-air stage dedicated to all things cycling, where competitive racing, cycle tourism, and social fun converge.
A format blending sport and territory
The event was born from the Colle Sportiva project with the goal of showcasing the region through sport and active tourism. It is much more than just a race: the festival is designed as a family-friendly event, attracting enthusiasts and curious visitors from across Italy and Europe. The city's squares and streets host an Expo Bike area with exhibitors, opportunities to test new bikes through bike tests, food stalls, and live music.
Activities for everyone
The program alternates between competitive moments and activities open to all. There is space for youth cycling games, urban trekking to discover the most beautiful corners of Colle, cultural and sports-focused bike rides, as well as world-class bike trial shows and spinning demonstrations. Even four-legged friends have their own space with organized walks through the area.
The Urban Downhill: A spectacle of competition
The competitive heart of the event is the Urban Downhill, a downhill race reserved for members of the Italian Cycling Federation (FCI). Athletes tackle a technical and spectacular course that weaves through staircases, jumps, and ramps along the elevation drop connecting Colle Alta to Colle Bassa, finishing in the central Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio. It is a course that tests the riders' skills and provides thrills for the crowds gathered along the route.
Why you should be there
Combining sport, culture, and gastronomy, the Colle Bike Festival is the ideal opportunity to discover Colle di Val d'Elsa and the Sienese Valdelsa in a unique and lively way. Whether you are a mountain bike enthusiast, a cycle tourist, or simply looking for a different kind of weekend in Tuscany, the event offers a rich program capable of satisfying both adults and children.
Colle Bike Festival — edition 2026
The inaugural edition of the Colle Bike Festival and Tuscany Urban Cup brought Colle di Val d'Elsa to life over the weekend of April 25-26, 2026, preceded on Friday, April 24, by the press conference presenting the Bike Hospitality project. On Saturday, April 25, the city hosted youth cycling games, urban trekking, cultural and sports rides, bike tests, food, and music in the Expo Bike area, while Sunday, April 26, featured the Urban Downhill, a downhill race reserved for FCI-licensed riders with a finish in Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio.
Programme Colle Bike Festival 2026
Friday, April 24 — Preview
- 16:30 — Press conference and presentation of the Bike Hospitality project at the Sala Bilenchi of the San Pietro Museum
Saturday, April 25 — Colle Bike Festival
- 09:00 — Official opening with local authorities
- From 09:30 to 19:30 — Youth cycling games for children aged 3 to 15, urban trekking, cultural ride, and sports ride
- Expo Bike area with bike tests, food stalls, and music
- Dog walk organized by Canaglie in Cammino
- April 25th Commemoration
- Bike trial show with world champion Luca Tombini
- Spinning demonstration by Pol. Olimpia
Sunday, April 26 — Tuscany Urban Cup (Urban Downhill)
- From 08:00 — Paddock setup, license verification, and course reconnaissance
- 10:30 - 12:30 — Free practice
- 14:00 — First run
- 15:30 — Second run
- Followed by — Final awards ceremony
The Urban Downhill track wound through staircases, jumps, and ramps from the Cathedral of Colle Alta to the finish line in Piazza Arnolfo, with about 130 athletes from Italy and Europe at the start.
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Practical information — Colle Bike Festival
How to get there
Colle di Val d'Elsa is located along the SS429 road between Siena and Poggibonsi, easily accessible by car from the Florence-Siena highway (exit Colle Val d'Elsa Nord or Sud). By train, the reference station is Poggibonsi-San Gimignano, which is connected to the center of Colle by bus. The nearest airports are Florence and Pisa.
Admission and information
Festival activities and the Expo Bike area are free for the public. Participation in the Urban Downhill race is reserved for FCI-licensed riders, with license verification and registration taking place at the paddock. For details on registration and the updated program, we recommend following the channels of Colle Sportiva and the Siena Provincial Committee of the Italian Cycling Federation.
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Where does it take place — Colle Bike Festival
Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio e centro storico
Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio, 53034 Colle di Val d'Elsa