Are Bike Festival

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Sports & AdventureAre
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
Duration5 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceThe festival's program stretches well beyond
Language["sv"]Currency: SEK
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Are Bike Festival in Are

Are Bike Festival is the Nordic region's largest mountain-biking festival, held over a July weekend on the slopes of Areskutan in Jamtland. Run by the volunteer club Are Bergscyklister since 2010, it grew out of earlier local gatherings like Mountain Mayhem into an international meeting point for downhill racers, enduro riders and recreational cyclists, mixing Swedish championship competition with lift-served night rides on the mountain.

Mountain biking on Areskutan predates the modern festival by decades.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's program stretches well beyond racing: alongside Swedish championship downhill and enduro events, riders compete in oddball contests like Burning Logs, where competitors tow a lit log behind their bikes in a head-to-head sprint, and BH/DH, a downhill race reserved for women that has steadily grown female participation at the festival

02

The mystery stays covered

A chairlift keeps Areskutan's trails running after dark for midnight biking sessions, and technique clinics in downhill, trail and pumptrack riding sit alongside the racing card

03

The city starts moving

Unlike its unofficial 1990s and 2000s predecessors, Are Bike Hallidey and Mountain Mayhem, the current festival was built from the outset with an international rather than purely local audience in mind

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival continues a mountain-biking culture on Areskutan that predates its own 2010 founding

Water and renewal

Living ritual

tracing informally back to Are Bike Hallidey in 1992 and the Mountain Mayhem gatherings of the 2000s

The sacred route

Living ritual

when local riders first turned the ski mountain into a summer riding destination

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

Plan arrival around the route or course in Are; closures can make normal travel slower.

What to wear

Technical mountain-bike gear is standard for anyone riding: a full-face or trail helmet, gloves, knee and elbow protection for downhill or enduro runs, and layered outdoor clothing since...

Safety

Are Bike Festival is easier when spectators give competitors, vehicles and staff room to work.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Are.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["sv"] · SEK

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map63.40 N, 13.08 EOpen in Google Maps

Are, Jamtland, Sweden

Nearest airportTRD — Trondheim Airport, Værnes
TransportPlan arrival around the route or course in Are; closures can make normal travel slower.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Are.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Are via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Are, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearTechnical mountain-bike gear is standard for anyone riding: a full-face or trail helmet, gloves, knee and elbow protection for downhill or enduro runs, and layered outdoor clothing since Areskutan's weather shifts quickly even in July. Spectators need only casual outdoor wear and sturdy shoes for walking trail-side viewing areas.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Sweden and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Are Bike Festival?

Are Bike Festival is listed for Past edition: 1–5 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Are Bike Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Are, Sweden. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

5 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Are, Jamtland, Sweden

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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