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2025 is shaping up to be a huge year for van-lifers and cyclists alike, with festivals popping up from coast to coast. You’ll find hands-on workshops, van tours, music, trails, and communities built around simplicity and adventure — just like the spirit behind Bike-Hook. Bike-Hook mounts make it easy to carry your bikes safely inside your van — no wobble, no straps, and no rear racks blocking your view. So as you plan your 2025 travels, here are the top van festivals in the USA to mark on your map.

  Introduction Hook: “When space is at a premium, how you carry your bikes can make or break your vanlife experience.” Mention common frustrations: heavy hitch racks, blocked rear doors, lost storage. Promise: this guide will compare the most popular bike storage options and show why vertical fork-mounting (Bike-Hook) stands out.

7. Whitney Classic – California When: Late September/October adkmtbfestival.com+2southernliving.com+2A 136-mile endurance ride from the lowest to the highest point in the contiguous U.S.—Badwater Basin to Whitney Portal. Perfect for top-of-mountain profiles and long-haul load setups, and Bike-Hook frees up your rear for fuel, gear, or solar panels. Whitney Classic

🇦🇹 6. Salzkammergut, Austria – Lake Loops & Smooth Gravel A breathtaking blend of lakes, villages, and gravel-ready fire roads. Perfect for gravel bikes or light MTB. Ride Type: Gravel / Leisure Road Camper Perk: Safe, clean van park-ups near public beaches Tip: Bike-Hook for Ford Transit fits perfectly on Euro-style rear doors → Salzkammergut Bike Guide→ Cycling Routes Around Hallstatt