Corsica Bike Festival

Discover all our activities and events designed just for you at the Corsica Bike Festival! Registration is now open, so book now to take advantage of our preferential rates. Don't miss your chance!

-- Friday, October 25 --

9 a.m. Start of Lisula Rando XCM 30, 45, 67 km (Cross Country MTB Tours):
A first for the Corsica Bike Festival! No stopwatch, just fun and conviviality on the XCM rides.
Choose the distance that suits you: 30, 45 or 67 km.
The routes take you through Lisula and the villages of Palasca, Belgodère, Occhiatana, Ville di Parasu, Santa Reparata and Monticellu.

At 10 a.m., departure of the supervised Rando Gourmande (limited to 16 people):
Combine sport, extraordinary landscapes and gastronomic discovery. The ideal cocktail to share with family and friends. Whether you're sporty or not, this electrically-assisted bike tour is for you!
4 stops on the program:
1/ Camille Anaïs, winemaker, who will introduce you to the wines of Domaine Maestracci.
2/ the Allegrini farm, with a symphony of dishes from the island's gastronomy: Migliacci, Curconi, lamb in sauce, vegetables and desserts made with sheep's milk will be served under the olive trees.
3/ Josepha welcomes you to her store, "I Biscotti di Joséphine", where you can sample Corsican and Balinese specialities: Canistrelli, Cucciole, hazelnut crisps...
4/ Torréfaction "Le bon Café" on Place Delanney, for a taste of Rubica black coffee.

From 10am to 5pm, Bike test in the streets of L'Ile-Rousse

At 10:30 am, departure of the Rando Famille Dégustation by bike or electric bike (maximum 9 people):
Less long than the Randonnée Gourmande, in just two hours you can enjoy a ride that combines landscape discovery and tasting of local produce.
On this tour, you'll meet Dumè, who'll be waiting for you at Casa Savelli in the heart of the village of Pigna. You'll taste orange wine, various olive oils, the famous Aregnu almonds, coppa, lonzu, Corsican cheese and many other products from Balagne's artisanal production.
At the end of the tasting session, you can stroll through the narrow streets of this wonderful artisan village.

10:30 am, Start of children's urban hike
10:30 am to 11:30 am, Freestyle show
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1:30 pm, Limbo, Bunny-up or billiard draw contest
3 p.m., Start of Rando Famille Dégustation
3 to 4 pm, Freestyle show
5 p.m., Start of children's urban tour
5:30 pm to 6 pm, Trial + Flat show
6pm, Coupe de France opening ceremony and presentation of riders
At 7.30pm: Start of Lisula Ruelles (XC Urbain Relais):
In teams of 2, take on the streets of Ile-Rousse on a 1.5km loop to be completed in relay for 1h30.
The number of laps you complete will depend on your category.
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From 7:30 pm: music DJ set

-- Saturday, October 26 --

At 7:30 am, Start of Enduro Day 1

At 9:30 am, Departure from Lisula Randuro by mountain bike or ATV:
Are you a randonneur who's never tried an enduro before? Are you an enduro rider who doesn't want to race against the clock? This is the Coupe de France at your own pace!
Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a lover of a good ride, the Randuro is pure pleasure! Just imagine: you set off on your mountain bike, with no stopwatch, no pressure, no risk. You pedal at your own pace and discover the legendary special stages of the Coupe de France d'Enduro, which will take place on Sunday, in magnificent landscapes.
An unforgettable experience guaranteed!

10 a.m. Start of the supervised Rando Gourmande
At 10:05 a.m., first start of the Family Tasting Ride, then in groups of 9 every 40 minutes.
10:30 am, Start of the Urban Children's Ride
11am, Freestyle show
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1:30 p.m., Limbo, Bunny-up or billiard draw competition

2pm, Lisula XC Kids (Challenge Alain Colombani), for children aged 5 to 14:
A special children's cross-country race with a brand-new course on the Colline du Fornole, 500m from the Corsica Bike Festival central village.
Depending on their category, children will have a set number of laps to complete.
A race to enable even the youngest to take part and do what the grown-ups do.

2 p.m. Start of children's urban ride
2pm to 4pm, Cooking class (6-12 years)
At 2.30pm, First start of the Family Tasting Ride, then in groups of 9 every 40 minutes.
3pm: Freestyle show

At 5pm, Lisula Draisienne Challenge:
A free event for the little ones.
See you on Saturday afternoon at the draisienne race for champions aged 2 to 5!

6.30pm, Trial Show
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From 7.30pm: Aperotime and DJ Set
9pm, Concert

-- Sunday, October 27 --

7:30 am, Start of Enduro Day 2

At 9:30 am, Lisula Pumptrack Challenge qualifying for children:
Open to young people aged 8 to 17, the Pumptrack Challenge is a fun and friendly way to compete against each other.
Be the fastest on the Pumptrack track to reach the final!

10 a.m. Start of the supervised Rando Gourmande
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bike test in the streets of L'Ile-Rousse
At 10:05 am, First start of the Rando Famille tasting tour, then in groups of 9 every 40 minutes.
11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Freestyle show
11:30am, Lisula Pumptrack Challenge Final
11:30 am, Limbo, Bunny-up or Log Draw competition
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1:30pm, Freestyle show
At 2.30pm, First start of the Family Tasting Ride, then in groups of 9 every 40 minutes
4pm, Freestyle show
From 3 pm to 3:30 pm, Limbo & Bunny Up contest
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From 7.30pm, Aperotime and DJ Set
9pm, Concert

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For bike rentals, our rental partners will also be present at the event. Please specify this when you register, and arrive at the stand 30 minutes before the start of your event.

You'll find all the event details on this page.

--Our events --

Freestyle shows, urban rides with the association Adrien Lippini - Un Vélo Une Vie, a vintage bike exhibition, culinary workshops, and the screening of the film "Beyond Prognosis" by Yannis Pelé.
And of course, don't miss our 3 evenings of wild musical entertainment! Not to mention plenty of other surprises...