Spectrum: The calendar year is still young, in view of the current masses of snow in many parts of Germany, the bicycle season still seems far away - nevertheless, the first bicycle fairs in Germany are already starting these days and exhibitors are presenting their innovations for the coming year. We have put together an overview of the 2019 bicycle fairs and tell you where it is most worth visiting and for whom.
The bicycle fairs 2019: Overview
| Date | Name | Price day pass | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11. - 13.01.2019 | e-bike days | EUR 8 | Dresden | More info |
| 18. - 20.01.2019 | Bicycle Rostock | EUR 7 | Rostock | More info |
| 06 - 10.02.2019 | RAD Hamburg | EUR 12 | Hamburg | More info |
| 17.02.2019 | Bike Expo Kassel | EUR 3 | Kassel | More info |
| 20. - 24.02.2019 | f.re.e | EUR 12 | Munich | More info |
| 21. - 24.02.2019 | bike food | EUR 10 | Food | More info |
| 24.02.2019 | bike+trip | EUR 7 | Hamburg | More info |
| 03.03.2019 | Osnabrück Bicycle Fair | Free | Osnabrück | More info |
| 16. - 17.03.2019 | Bike fair Chemnitz | EUR 7 | Chemnitz | More info |
| 23. - 24.03.2019 | cyclingworld | EUR 10 | Düsseldorf | More info |
| 29. - 31.03.2019 | bike active | EUR 9 | Freiburg | More info |
| 31.03.2019 | Bergische VELO | TBA | Wuppertal | More info |
| 05. - 07.04.2019 | E-Bike Festival | Free | Dortmund | More info |
| 27. - 28.04.2019 | VELO Berlin | EUR 9 | Berlin | More info |
| 03. - 05.05.2019 | Bike Festival Riva | Free | Riva del Garda | More info |
| 18. - 19.05.2019 | VELOHamburg | EUR 6 | Hamburg | More info |
| 17. - 19.05.2019 | Bike Festival Willingen | Free | willingen | More info |
| 24. - 26.05.2019 | E-Bike Days | Free | Munich | More info |
| 15. - 16.06.2019 | VELOFrankfurt | EUR 8 | Frankfurt | More info |
| 07.09.2019 | euro Bike | EUR 16 | Friedrichshafen | More info |
Bicycle fairs 2019: e-bike-days Dresden from January 11th to 13th in Dresden
Target Group
E-bike fans who are planning a purchase in the new year or who are interested in the bikes. A test course invites you to take a test ride – even if very few exhibitors will probably have ready-to-ride bikes from the 2019 model year with them.
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Bicycle fairs 2019: Fahrrad Rostock from January 18th to 20th in Rostock
Target Group
Part of VIVA TOURISTIKA, so particularly interesting for touring cyclists. In 2019, however, the fair will also exist as an independent bicycle fair for the first time and, thanks to the course, will also offer test opportunities - for bikes with and without electric drives.
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Bicycle fairs 2019: RAD Hamburg from February 06th to 10th in Hamburg
Target Group
The trade fair clearly focuses on the topic of e-bikes, offers a bike course, a comprehensive supporting program and a large technology expo for bike fans.
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Bicycle fairs 2019: Bike Expo Kassel on February 17th in Kassel
Target Group
The region's bike dealers and manufacturers present the new products for the 2019 season here - the trade fair will therefore be particularly interesting for those who are thinking about a new purchase for 2019.
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Bicycle fairs 2019: f.re.e from February 20th to 24th in Munich
Target Group
As part of a travel and leisure fair, touring fans and holiday cyclists will also get their money's worth. In recent years, however, one or two exhibitors have also given insights into the 2019 collection. A test course is available as well as a large supporting program.
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Bicycle fairs 2019: Fahrrad Essen from February 21st to 24th in Essen
Target Group
Bicycle enthusiasts with different interests: Whether e-bike or classic muscle-powered, whether folding bike or cargo bike, whether racer or MTB: there should be something for everyone at Fahrrad Essen. Of course, the indoor course should not be missing.
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Bicycle fairs 2019: Rad + Reise on February 24 in Hamburg
Target Group
The ADFC invites all holiday, leisure and everyday cyclists to Rad + Reise. This year's main theme is children - regardless of whether the kids are already on the bike themselves or in a trailer or cargo bike.
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Bicycle fairs 2019: Osnabrück bicycle fair on March 03rd in Osnabrück
Target Group
Program information has been sparse so far, but suggests that the fair is primarily aimed at leisure and touring cyclists.
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Bike fairs 2019: Chemnitz bike fair from March 16th to 17th in Chemnitz
Target Group
Thanks to the wide range of hobby cyclists, ambitious bikers on asphalt or trail and e-bikers, almost all two-wheel fans should be able to spend some extremely entertaining hours here - also thanks to the varied supporting program.
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Bicycle fairs 2019: Cyclingworld from March 23rd to 24th in Düsseldorf
Target Group
Cyclingworld is pursuing a similar concept to the Berlin Bicycle Show, which is no longer taking place. A mix of urban biking, cycling couture, touring bikes, e-mobility and sport promises an interesting mix of exhibitors and lectures.
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Bicycle fairs 2019: bike aktiv from March 29th to 31st in Freiburg
Target Group
Bicycle friends from southern Baden - thanks to the broad range of the fair, no interests are excluded and a look at the list of exhibitors is worthwhile.
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Bicycle fairs 2019: Bergische VELO on March 31 in Wuppertal
Target Group
Especially for those who are dealing with a new purchase for 2019: The outdoor festival offers a 2,5 km long, varied test route and is aimed at all bicycle enthusiasts.
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Bicycle fairs 2019: E-Bike Festival from April 05th to 07th in Dortmund
Target Group
The E-Bike Festival in Dortmund is now an absolute must for e-bike fans. Here you can see the latest products and developments and almost all major manufacturers are now represented.
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Bicycle fairs 2019: VELOBerlin from April 27th to 28th in Berlin
Target Group
After the end of the bicycle show, the VELO remains the only major two-wheeler fair in the capital and, in addition to the general public, also serves niches such as the fixie and bike polo scene. The venue at the old Tempelhof Airport alone is worth a visit.
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Bicycle fairs 2019: Bike Festival Riva from May 03rd to 05th in Riva del Garda (Italy)
Target Group
The Bike Festival in Riva has been very popular with MTB fans for many years. No wonder: a large number of large and small exhibitors are presenting innovations and have test fleets with them that can be tested directly on the trails around Lake Grada.
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Bicycle fairs 2019: VELOHamburg from May 18th to 19th in Hamburg
Target Group
The VELOHamburg, which will be in its third year in 2019, is based on the "model" Berlin and appeals to a wide range of visitors for whom bicycles are more than just a mean means of transport.
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Bicycle fairs 2019: Bike Festival Willingen from May 17th to 19th in Willingen
Target Group
Anyone who didn't make it to the Bike Festival in Italy at the beginning of the month will have another opportunity in Willingen. Overall maybe a size smaller, but definitely worth it.
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Bicycle fairs 2019: E-Bike Days from May 24th to 26th in Munich
Target Group
In recent years, the E-Bike Days in Munich's Olympic Park have blossomed into one of the top testivals for e-bike fans in Germany. Especially those who are toying with the idea of buying a new e-bike should enter the date in their calendar.
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Bicycle fairs 2019: VELOFrankfurt from June 15th to 16th in Frankfurt
Target Group
With a large supporting program and no blinders, but a large test course, the VELO in Frankfurt is aimed at families, sporty ambitious drivers or simply those interested in two-wheelers in the Hessian metropolis.
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Bicycle fairs 2019: Eurobike on September 07th in Friedrichshafen
Target Group
Even if the Eurobike has lost some of its former leading character in recent years, it is still THE trade fair par excellence for bicycle fans. Here you should already see news for 2020 and a big festival will provide entertainment away from the exhibition halls.