Birell Slopestyle FMB World Tour Gold Event

BikeFest is undoubtedly the largest mountain biking festival in Slovakia and the surrounding countries. Over three days, it offers a diverse program for cycling enthusiasts, families with children, and spectators who want to enjoy a fun-filled weekend and experience a real show. BikeFest is historically unique for its long-term continuity across all FMB levels, having progressed step by step from Bronze to Silver and now to Gold status. It has also been a regional pioneer by hosting women’s slopestyle competitions for the first time, helping to open the discipline to a broader international audience.

We are proud that, partly thanks to BikeFest, world-class riders have discovered Europe’s hidden gems, and that Kalnica is now naturally mentioned in conversations among the global slopestyle elite. We're happy that BikeFest Slopestyle will have in 2026 for the first time Gold Status. It will be also one of five events in Slopestyle Super League. 

What does mean to be a part of Slopestyle Super League and Gold Status? Thousands of viewers will enjoy one of the most intense shows from the world's best bikers. Kalnica will welcome best out of the best who will perform crazy tricks.
There will also be a track designed by Jakub Vencl and Teodor Kováč - it's superior and you won't find the slopestyle track in Slovakia (or nearby) on the same level. The whole slopestyle contest at BikeFest is a unique competition that you won't see elsewhere in Slovakia.
There will be a WOMEN category in the slopestyle event in Kalnica again this year. 

If you're interested and you want to race at this year's slopestyle event (men or women), please let know our coordinator Petra Liptajova via e-mail: petra.liptajova@sportmedia.sk.

Race system:
The race schedule depends on the weather and the number of riders.

Track:
Length: 350 m
Number of obstacles: 8

Schedule:
Friday May 29th, 2026
10:00 - 16:00 Training men/women
16:00 - 18:00 QUALIFICATION ROUND

Saturday May 30th, 2026
10:00 - 14:00 Training men/women
15:00 FINALS MEN TOP 15 + WOMEN

The race schedule depends on the weather. The race organizer reserves the right to adjust the race schedule according to the weather - adjustments will be announced on social media and will be announced by the moderator on the spot.