Adaptive MTB Festival
Adaptive Mountain Bike Summit & Festival
Hosted by the Alpine Cycling Club
Bright, Victoria
April 29 – May 2, 2027
A four-day festival of bikes, bringing together adaptive riders, people with disability, land managers, trail professionals, event organisers, community groups and the mountain bike industry to support a more inclusive future for mountain biking.
REGISTRATIONS OPEN SOON
About the event
The Adaptive Mountain Bike Summit & Festival is a four-day program focused on improving opportunities for people with disability to participate in mountain biking.
The event builds on Alpine Cycling Club’s successful introduction of an adaptive category at its enduro event and feedback from riders about the limited opportunities to ride, compete, learn and connect with others.
The 2-day Summit will bring lived experience and industry knowledge together to explore how trails, events, facilities and destinations can better support adaptive participation.
The 2-day Festival will put this learning into practice through social rides, skills activities, equipment demonstrations and inclusive competition.
Key event details
Dates: Thursday 29 April to Sunday 2 May 2027
Location: Bright, Victoria
Summit: Thursday 29 and Friday 30 April
Festival: Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 May
Summit venue: Pioneer Park, Bright & Mystic Park
Festival locations: Pioneer Park and Mystic Bike Park
Ticket and entry prices: Summit $150 per person – includes 2 days summit, COMING SOON
Registrations open: COMING SOON
Participants may attend the Summit, Festival or complete four-day program, subject to the final ticketing arrangements.
Thursday, April 29
Understanding adaptive mountain biking
Adaptive rider experiences and perspectives
Adaptive bikes and equipment
Trail planning, design and management
Accessible destinations and visitor experiences
Dinner & Adaptive MTB Film Screening
Friday, April 30
Turning Knowledge into Action
Inclusive event planning and delivery
Rider support and assistance
Case studies from riders, events and destinations
Practical trail and facility assessment
Collaborative discussion and priority actions
Saturday, May 1
Ride & Discover
Adaptive equipment displays and demonstrations
Guided social rides
Skills sessions – TBC
Supported riding activities
Evening social activity
Sunday, May 2
Race & Celebrate
Adaptive Gravity Enduro Race
Adaptive short course Cross-Country Race
Presentations and awards
Festival closing
Entries and tickets
Registrations are coming soon
Exhibitors, speakers and partners
We welcome involvement from adaptive riders, speakers, equipment providers, community organisations, government agencies and industry partners.
Opportunities may include:
– Presenting at the Summit
– Participating in panel discussions
– Sharing lived experience or a case study
– Exhibiting adaptive bikes or equipment
– Delivering a demonstration
– Sponsoring or supporting an event activity
– Providing volunteer or technical assistance
Please express your interest by emailing president@alpinecyclingclub.com.au
Event Location
Bright is located in Victoria’s High Country and provides access to an established network of cycling and mountain bike trails, alongside shops, cafés, restaurants and visitor services.
Accommodation is available in Bright and surrounding communities, including motels, holiday houses, apartments, cabins, caravan parks and camping options. April and May can be busy periods, so book early..
Search and book local accommodation through the official Visit Bright accommodation service.
Download the Event Map here
Medical and emergency support
Qualified event medical personnel will support the Festival’s riding and competition activities. Detailed emergency procedures, course access arrangements and participant medical information requirements will be confirmed through event planning.
Volunteering
Be a part of the action and help create a really unique and special event.
Role descriptions, accessibility information and key information COMING SOON.
Stay informed
Join the mailing list to receive updates about registrations, speakers, schedules, Festival activities and volunteer opportunities.
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Contact us
Ash Gray – President, Alpine Cycling Club
Email: president@alpinecyclingclub.com.au