Ride'n Gravel Testival 2026 – The gravel weekend in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Three days of gravel. Community. Zugspitze views.

From May 22–24, 2026, Garmisch-Partenkirchen becomes the meeting point for the gravel community. At the first Ride’n Gravel Testival by Sport Conrad, you can look forward to a weekend full of rideouts, workshops, test gear, and festival vibes — right at CONradl, with a direct view of the Zugspitze.

Whether you're a beginner or a long-distance enthusiast, you'll find your route, your group, and your perfect setup here.

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ALL INFORMATION ABOUT THE GRAVEL TESTIVAL

Why you should join

✔ Guided rideouts from 30 to 120 km – from beginner-friendly to full challenge

✔ Ride with athletes – learn directly out on the trails

✔ Women-only rides

✔ Sunset community ride to kick things off

✔ Gravel bike test track right at the event area

✔ Workshops on repair & care, tech, bikepacking & route planning

✔ Yoga sessions

✔ Community evening with talk, drinks, food truck & DJ
✔ Test bikes & equipment at special prices

Ride with the Pros

Featuring: Flo Nowak · Seb Breuer · Betti Bögl

Experience how much more you can get out of a ride when you:

> improve your technique directly on the terrain

> optimize your setup

> benefit from real-world experience

→ Small groups. Direct exchange. Maximum progress.

Ride-Out Overview

Experience Ride’n Gravel not just as an event – but as a shared adventure with athletes who truly live the sport. Our guided ride-outs take you in small groups (max. 10 people) onto the most beautiful gravel routes around Garmisch.

Sunset Ride – The Perfect Kick-Off

Friday evening. Easy spin. Epic views.

30 km towards Eibsee – a relaxed start together with a scenic panorama stop.

Saturday Full-Day Tours (for ambitious riders)

> Ehrwalder Alm - Gaistal: Distance: 82 km | Elevation: 2,000 m | Difficulty: hard

> Walchensee - Staffelsee: Distance: 123 km | Elevation: 1,380 m | Difficulty: medium

Saturday Half-Day Tours (for beginners & leisure riders)

> Loisach Tour: Distance: 40 km | Elevation: 460 m | Difficulty: easy

> Isarstausee: Distance: 43 km | Elevation: 680 m | Difficulty: easy

> Plansee Loop: Distance: 65 km | Elevation: 650 m | Difficulty: medium

Sunday Half-Day Tours

> Isarstausee

> Plansee Loop

> Loisach Tour

> Plansee-Ettal-Oberau Tour

You can find detailed route information here.

Helmet is mandatory for all ride-outs – please bring your own helmet.

Test Track & Expo – Find Your Perfect Setup

5 km & 17 km gravel test tracks right at the event area

Test the latest bikes and equipment under real conditions and find out what truly suits you. A selection of test bikes is available throughout the day for the test tracks – just drop by and give them a try.

Guided Tours with Test Bike

You can reserve your preferred test bike for the guided tours directly when booking your ticket. This ensures your setup is ready for your ride. Important: The number of test bikes per day is limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Brands on Site:

Scott · Cannondale · Ortlieb · Sweet Protection · Garmin · Wahoo · Coros · Maloja · Fizik · Oakley · Tunap

👉 Test different setups back-to-back

👉 Compare directly during your ride

👉 Buy your favorite products at special testival prices

Note: Helmets, eyewear, and apparel are available for purchase only for hygiene reasons. Further below you’ll find a detailed overview of all test and retail products.

Workshops – Learn from Brand Experts

Get more out of your setup – right in the expo area.

Maloja “Help Yourself” Repair Workshop

Two Maloja designers show you how to handle small repairs yourself using a sewing machine – directly at the Maloja booth.

Bike Care Basics

Learn how to properly clean your bike (including dos & don’ts), maintain your chain (wax vs. oil), and keep your setup running smoothly after wet or dusty gravel rides. Garmin

Navigation & Tour Planning

Discover how to plan routes directly on your device and test navigation and re-routing live – optionally followed by a short ride.

Fix it on the Fly – Breakdown Basics

Learn essential roadside repair skills – from fixing flats (tube or tubeless) to quick adjustments on chain, brakes, and gears.

Beginner Mechanics Workshop

At the CONradl workshop, you’ll learn the basics of your bike, what you can fix yourself, and which tools really matter on the go.

Ortlieb Bikepacking Basics

Ortlieb shows you how to pack your bags efficiently and what to consider when choosing the right setup – demonstrated on a gravel bike at their booth.

Tunap Bike Wash & Care

Learn everything about proper bike care, including tubeless protection, with practical tips and product recommendations available on site.

The Weekend at a Glance

Friday, May 22

Arrival, registration for weekend ticket holders & welcome coffee

Sunset Community Ride (approx. 30 km)

Official opening, drinks & get-together

Saturday, May 23

Morning yoga Full-day rideouts (40–120 km)

Workshops

Individual test rides or a relaxed yoga session

Community evening with a talk by Betti Bögl about the Unknown Race 2026, drinks, food truck & DJ

Sunday, May 24

Morning yoga
Guided half-day rideouts

Closing & relaxed wrap-up

👉 Details in the FAQ section.

Your Ticket Options

Testival Pass (Fri–Sun) – €179

The full weekend experience:

✓ Sunset Ride

✓ Guided rideouts on all days

✓ Test equipment

✓ 1 yoga session

✓ Workshops

✓ Goodie bag

✓ Community evening incl. program

Combo Ticket (Fri & Sat) – €99

✓ Sunset Ride

✓ Guided rideout on Saturday

✓ Test equipment

✓ 1 yoga session on Saturday

✓ Workshops on Saturday

✓ Goodie bag

✓ Community evening on Saturday incl. program Day Pass

Saturday – €89 | Sunday – €59

✔ Guided rideout

✓ Test equipment

✔ Workshops

✔ Goodie bag

✔ Saturday incl. evening program

👉 Perfect to get a first taste

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FAQ

Is there a detailed list of materials for the products being tested and sold?

Scott: Gravelbikes, Schuhe, Helmets (test)

Cannondale: Gravelbikes (test

Topstone Carbon 3 GRX - 1x
Topstone Carbon 2 GRX - 2x

Ortlieb: Bike bags (test)

Handlebar-Pack 15L
Handlebar-Pack 9L
Handlebar-Pack QR 11L
Handlebar-Pack QR black matt
Accessory-Pack black matt
Velo-Sling 3L
Seat Pack 16,5L, 11L
Seat Pack QR 13L
Frame-Pack RC Toptube 4L
Frame-Pack RC 4L
Toptube-Bag

Cyclite: Bike bags (test)

Sweet Protection: Helmets (test), Glasses

Sweet Protection Falconer Aero 2Vi MIPS Helm Matte Black
Sweet Protection Falconer Aero 2Vi MIPS Helm Bronco White
Sweet Protection Outrider MIPS Helm Matte Black
Sweet Protection Shinobi RIG Reflect Sonnenbrille Bixbite / Satin White / Block Party
Ronin RIG Reflect: RIG Topaz/Matte White, RIG Obsidian/Matte Black
Ronin RIG Photochromic

Garmin: Bikecomputer, watches

Edge 1050
Edge 550
Edge 850
Edge MTB
RallyRS 210
Rally RK 210
Varia Rearview

Wahoo: Bikecomputer

Coros: Bikecomputer (test)

Dura

Maloja: Clothing

Oakley: Glasses (test)

Radar EV
Encoder Strike vented
Sutro Lite
Sutro Lite Sweep
Sutro
Meta Vanguard
Aro 3 Helm
Aro 5 Helm
Velo Stelvio Helm

Can I reserve a test bike?

Yes – for the guided tours, you can reserve your preferred bike directly during ticket booking via the order form. Please note: Availability per model and size is limited (first come, first served).

For the test tracks, around 10 additional test bikes are available for free use – depending on demand, short waiting times may occur.

Is there a participant limit per ride?

Yes, the maximum number is 10 participants.

How many groups are offered per route?

That depends on the number of registrations.

Can I join any route?

Yes, as long as the maximum number of participants hasn’t been reached and you feel confident riding the route, you can join any of them.

Can I join a ride without a ticket?

No, you need a ticket to participate.

How is catering provided during the ride?

On longer tours, a lunch break is planned. During the ride, everyone is responsible for their own food and drinks, and all costs must be covered individually.

Are there parking facilities on site?

Parking is available in the GEP parking garage; alternatively, you can park on nearby streets. Please make sure to observe no-parking zones and any applicable parking fees.

How does borrowing test equipment work?

Test equipment can be borrowed by all participants upon presentation of a valid ID. Distribution and registration take place at the Sport Conrad booth.

Do I need to register for the workshops?

Workshops are exclusive to event participants. With your ticket, you can simply join on site – no prior registration is required.

Is there a detailed program schedule?

Friday, May 22
16:00 – 18:00: Registration for weekend ticket holders & welcome coffee
18:30 – 20:30: Sunset Community Ride (approx. 30 km)
From 21:00: Get-together with drinks

Saturday, May 23
07:30 – 08:30: Morning Flow Yoga Session
From 08:30: Testival start & day pass registration
09:45: Welcome & meeting point for rideouts
10:00 – 18:00: Guided full-day rideouts (with lunch break)
10:00 – 13:30/15:00: Guided half-day rideouts
10:00 – 12:00: Workshops
14:00 – 17:30: Guided half-day rideouts
14:30 – 17:00: Workshops
16:30 – 17:30: Individual test rides or relaxed yoga session
From 17:30: Community evening incl. talk by Betti Bögl, drinks, food & DJ

Sunday, May 24
08:00 – 09:00: Morning Flow Yoga Session
09:00 – 09:30: Welcome & day pass registration
09:15: Meeting point for rideouts
09:30 – 14:00: Guided half-day rideouts
13:30 – 15:00: Workshops
15:00: Closing & farewell