🚐 RV & Mountain Bike Festivals to Plan for This Spring (2026 Travel Guide)

🌵 Southwest & Desert-Friendly Spring Events

Overland Expo West

📍 Flagstaff, Arizona
📅 Typically mid-May

One of the largest adventure travel events in North America, Overland Expo West brings together RV travelers, van lifers, overlanders, cyclists, and gear builders. Expect hands-on training, vehicle walk-throughs, gear demos, and access to incredible Arizona riding and trails.

👉 https://www.overlandexpo.com/west/

Sedona Mountain Bike Festival

📍 Sedona, Arizona
📅 Typically March

A spring favorite for riders escaping colder climates. The Sedona Mountain Bike Festival features demo rides, group rides, and access to some of the most scenic trail systems in the Southwest. Many attendees travel by van or RV.

👉 https://sedonamtbfest.com/

☀️ California Spring Adventure Events

Sea Otter Classic

📍 Monterey, California
📅 Typically April

One of the biggest cycling festivals in the world, the Sea Otter Classic blends racing, demo rides, expos, and bike culture into a multi-day event. A popular stop for RV travelers and road-tripping riders each spring.

👉 https://seaotterclassic.com/

California Overland Adventure & Power Sports Show

📍 Pomona, California
📅 Spring (dates vary by year)

Focused on vehicle-based travel and outdoor adventure, this event brings together RV owners, van builders, and gear companies with strong crossover into cycling and outdoor recreation.

👉 https://www.overlandadventureshow.com

🌴 Florida & Southeast Spring Festivals

Southeast Adventure Van Expo

📍 Florida (location varies)
📅 Spring

A fast-growing event centered around van life, RV travel, and outdoor adventure. Expect a relaxed atmosphere, creative builds, and plenty of bikes and travel rigs.

👉 https://www.adventurevanexpo.com/southeast/

Peace Love & Vans

📍 Florida
📅 Spring

A lifestyle-focused van and RV gathering emphasizing simplicity, creativity, and functional travel setups. Bikes, boards, and minimal gear solutions are common sights.

👉 https://peaceloveandvans.com/

🚵 Mountain Bike Festivals Worth Planning Around

USA Cycling Event Calendar

A centralized calendar of sanctioned cycling and mountain bike events across the U.S., useful for planning travel around races and festivals.

👉 https://usacycling.org/events

Mountain Bike Festival & Event Listings (U.S.)

A broader listing of mountain bike events and festivals across the country, helpful for identifying regional spring rides and gatherings.

👉 https://www.bikereg.com/events/Mountain-Bike

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🔧 Planning Your Bike Setup Before Spring Travel

If you’re starting to plan spring trips and festival travel, it’s often helpful to think through bike storage early — especially when traveling by RV or campervan.

We recently put together a guide that walks through the different types of bicycle racks and storage options for campervans, including what works well for travel-focused setups and what tradeoffs to consider.

👉 Choosing the Right Bicycle Rack for Your Campervan - CLICK HERE

🔧 Planning Your Bike Setup Early

Spring events are often the first real test of a travel setup after winter. Whether you’re carrying bikes inside your rig, on a ladder, on the rear doors, or elsewhere, early planning makes travel easier once the season is in full swing.

If you’re still refining your setup, spring is the perfect time to evaluate what works — and what doesn’t — before peak summer travel.

📌 Final Thoughts

RV adventure expos and mountain bike festivals aren’t just events — they’re planning anchors. They give travelers a reason to hit the road early, explore new regions, and fine-tune their gear before summer.

If you’re chasing warmer weather, better riding, and community this spring, these festivals are a great place to start.

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