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FOR BIKES 2025: Book your exhibition place early


You can already register for the fair and have an attractive exhibition area. If you register before 30 November 2024, you can also get a better price. All application documentation is available here. If you need advice, do not hesitate to contact our team.

 



WHAT DOES IT MEAN "FOR BIKES" ?




For our customers, we offer discounted accommodation in several partner facilities.




The New Partner of Our Fairs Is Škoda Auto a.s.


All visitors to the fair events of ABF, a.s. they will meet significant news from September! At each trade fair, they will be able to view the latest Škoda Auto cars in detail. We are very happy that we have established a partnership with this popular Czech car company, which is currently placing more and more emphasis on sustainability and ecology. The partnership will allow us to further strengthen our role as a leader in trade fairs and innovation. If, like us, you are looking forward to the biggest show of new Škoda cars at the PVA EXPO PRAHA exhibition center, then you should definitely not miss the e-Salon, which will take place from 7 to 10 November.

 

 



Plán výstaviště




TENWAYS


 

 

We, TENWAYS, are a group of e-bike experts with a mission to make urban mobility speedy, effortless and fun. 

 

By integrating the latest technologies with stylish designs, we
are expanding our product lines with innovation and imagination.
We picture a whole new greener world where an e-bike is parked next to every
doorstep, and we are constantly reinventing ourselves to make that dream come
true. We want to make high quality e-bikes accessible to all. 

 



Write Down the Dates of Our Events Held in 2024!


Choose the events you want to attend this year and save the dates! There are plenty to choose from. Thank you for your visits last year. Thanks to you, we are the largest and most successful modern fairground in the Czech Republic. You can also download the 2024 calendar of events as a PDF file HERE.

 



Velotrade engineering compa


 

We know how to make really good bikes. To do this, we have gathered a team of the best professionals and created ideal working and creative conditions for them. We work towards making the purchase of a good bicycle affordable for every family. We are dedicated to our business and proud of each of the five million bicycles sold. Design and assembly of bicycles since 1996.

We provide 2 years warranty on equipment and a 10 years warranty on frames.

 

We are pleased to represent our new bicycle collection at For bikes 2024.

 

Dorozhnik bicycles are practical urban models that differ from other brands in fashionable youth design and modern technological solutions. Model range includes single, multi speed bikes, steel and alloy frames, regular and folding bikes.

 

 

 

Lеon is a high level brand in our range. It includes gravel and touring bikes, superlight kids and teen bikes, MTB models. We can guarantee the quality of each bicycle, as all of them have passed long durability tests in off-road conditions. 

 

 

Formula is the most popular budget bikes. For years, Velotrade engineers have honed optimally balanced combinations, measured loads and compared the quality of each part. Our product range includes bicycles of all types: for children, for adults, sports and urban bicycles. 

 

Discovery collection is affordable adult and teenage sports bicycles. We use simple but high-quality parts in the basic configuration, modern technology and the unique knowledge of the best specialists as a secret ingredient.

 

Electric bikes are the most popular product nowadays. We offer low and medium-budget electric bicycles that are affordable for everyone. At the same time, we are responsible for the quality and provide a warranty.

 

 



NEWS OF THE YEAR 2024


 

PRESENTATION

 

 

 



DO NOT MISS TO BE PART OF FOR BIKES 2024!


 

Take your opportunity to sign up and get your place on FOR BIKES.

Deadline for sending application form is 10 February 2024.

You can download the application with the price list from HERE.

 



WHAT DOES IT MEAN "FOR BIKES" ?


 

CHCECK THE BELOW MENTIONED VIDEO 

 

 



Plan of exhibition area FOR BIKES 2023




FOR BIKES - FINAL REPORT 2022




New EIGHT HUNDRED SQM (covered) for presentation of E-bikes! For Bikes is following the current trends!


 

 

Eurobikes show in Friedrichshafen demonstrated still increasing popularity of E-bikes among all types of customers.  

 

This world's leading trade fair has partly changed its face and curently is more and more focused on introduction of new types of e-bikes and their possibility of use in the field of urban-mobility and recreation cycling.  

 

In the Czech Republic also producers and wholesalers inform us about the growing popularity of e-bikes and it means that is ideal time to increase exhibition area and give more space for intruduction of new ebikes-models for upcoming season a of course also provide more indoor-space for test drives.

 

We tranfer a part of our event from hall No. 4 to hall No. 5, which provides us almost new 800 sqm of indoor exhibition area for this purpose.

 

We are delighted, that for the upcoming edition (2020) we can create more funny course for testing the e-bikes, which we can design in hall No. 5. 

 

 

 



FOR BIKES 2020 - Registration is now open!


FOR BIKES 2020!! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

 

We are preparing next edition of this unique  fair for friend of cycling, where can be found wide range of latest trends and innovations of domestic and world-wide brands. 

For Bikes is a tradicional, annual Czech trade fair and well-established meeting point of professionals from this branch.

Be a part of this platform for personal meetings between manufacturers, distributors, owners of cycling shops, other members of proffessional community and the general public.

Book your position (placement) now at the best prices.

If you are interested in a non-binding offer, do not hesitate to contact us.

 

 

WHAT DOES IT MEAN "FOR BIKES" ?

 

CHCECK THE BELOW MENTIONED VIDEO OR READ THE DESCRIPTION

 

 

 

 

The FOR BIKES trade fair is the largest and most prominent cycling trade show in the Central Europe, held annually at PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Prague's most modern exhibition center.

 

 

The 2019 FOR BIKES, which hosted 220 exhibitors from 8 countries, was attended by 31,127 visitors. The 2020 edition of the fair will take place on 20-22 March 2020, during the onset of the cycling season, again at PVA EXPO PRAGUE. The showcased products include all types of bikes: - mountain bikes, road bicycles, hybrid bicycles, trekking bikes, city bikes, cyclo-cross bikes, e-bikes, and all kinds of related equipment.      


FOR BIKES - Specialized professional Trade Fair mainly focused on contracting  meetings with Czech and foreign exhibitors, producers and traders. Being the only cycling event in the field of Czech and also Slovak republic, FOR BIKES is a place where manufacturers, distributors, sellers and other professionals meet to network and to establish new business contacts. A rich accompanying program, including numerous races, presentations, testing zone and lectures will take place simultaneously with FOR BIKES.


2019 FOR BIKES Statistics:
Number of Exhibitors: 220
Number of Visitors: 31 127
Number of Accredited Journalists: 146​

Number of test drives: 3700

 

 

We are looking forward to seeing you again in 2020!

 

FOR BIKES at glance - 10 pictures which iform you more detailed about this event.

1) Most attended fair of bicycles in the Central Europe! 220 exhibitors from 8 countries, 31 127 visitors, 146 journalists

 

 

2) Press conferences - introduction of new projects, plans, new products 

 

 

3) Introdution of new brands and companies

 

 

4) GRAND-PRIX awards: The best bike; The best e-bike; The best cycling component

 

 

5) Large indoor zone for bikes testing; Outdoor testing zone i part of fair too.

 

 

6) Presentation of actractive cycling czech and foreign regions

 

 

7) Cycling races and exhibitions including the active participation of professional-cyling teams and riders.

 

 

8) Skills-zones for youngest visitors.

 

 

9) Nice atmosphere

 

 

10) Well-established meeting point of professionals from this branch

 



HEY! HOW! The cycling season has started successfully again


As it has already become a tradition, during the last weekend of March the halls of Exhibition Centre PVA EXPO PRAGUE were full of crowds of cycling enthusiasts. In 4 halls filled with cycling goods they could see really a lot of news this year, at the stands of three hundred exhibitors coming from eight countries of Europe. . Altogether 143 journalists were registered in the press centre. Even though the trade fair had a hard competitor in the decision making whether to visit the trade fair or “to go biking” in beautiful summer weather, we registered 31,127 visitors. 

 

For 10 years of its existence, FOR BIKES trade fair reach the below mentioned figures:

 

FOR BIKES 2019 Stats:

220 exhibitors from 8 countries

146 journalists

31 127 visitors

3 700 test drives

 

We are looking forward to seeing you again in 2020!

 

 



GRAND PRIX and TOP EXPO of the FOR BIKES 2019 !!!


Every year is increasing the number of registered exhibits for the competition Grand prix of For Bikes trade fair! The level of this popular competion is still growing yearly attract the higher number of profesional jourinalist. 

Presentation of exhibits before the Expert Jury took place directly at the exhibitor´s stands on the first day of the rtrade fair, and after careful studying of the accompayinig documentation the Jury decided to grant the main awards to three exhibits and Honourable Mentions to one other exhibit.

 

Grand prix awards of the FOR BIKES trade fair 2019

Category: "THE BEST BIKE" 

1st place: Orbea Oiz 29 M10

2nd place: Trek Madona SLR 7 Disc

3rd place: KTM Prowler Sonic 12 

 

Category: "THE BEST ELECTRIC BIKE"  

 

 

 

1st place: Canyon Neuron:ON

2nd place: KTM Macina Chacana 293

3rd place: MTF Xtreme 9.0

 

Category: "THE BEST CYCLING COMPONENT"

 

 

 

 

1st place: fork DT Swiss For 535 One

2nd place: Road Bike Rear Wheel Disc Kastar XC race CA 29

3rd place: Helmer Lazer Bullet 29

 

 

 

 

Category:  "THE BIGGEST ATTRACTION OF FOR BIKES 2019" 

 

1st place: Backpack with water reservoir coXa morning R5

2nd place:: Electric kick scooter MaMi

3rd place: High Live training system to simulate the alpine atmosphere

 

 

TOP EXPO 2019

 

In the competion for the most impressive exhibition, which is at the same time also highly functional and meets criteria for communication with the customers was awarded such as winner the company LIVING GLOBAL INTERIO s.r.o.

 

TOP EXPO 2019:

*Category:  up to 50 sqm


1st place
INTREA – PIKO spol. s.r.o.

2nd place
beMANIAX

3rd place
BIKE BROTHERS IMPORT, spol. s.r.o.

 

*Category:  up to 100 sqm


1st place
BP LUMEN s.r.o.

2nd place
KOSTKA – kolobka, s.r.o.

3rd place
4EVER, s.r.o.

 

*Category:  above 100 sqm


1st place
KELLYS BICYCLES CZECH REPUBLIC s.r.o.

2nd place
MOUNTFIELD a.s.

3rd place
Kross S.A.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Thousands of visitors at the firs day of FOR BIKES trade fair 2019! The show has already begun!


Crowds of visitors are coming at the moment to Prague to visit the FOR BIKES, ones of the best Europian trade fair for bicycles. The trade fair is target for all groups of interest in this branche: Producers, buyers, athletes, end consumers. 

You can look forward to more than 1800 exhibited bicycles (more than 400 electric bikes included). Do miss the accompanying show: 4 th edition of AUTHOR ROAD CRITERIUM; HERVIS RACE FOR BIKES, Mercedes-Benz Freestyle zone etc. !     

29-31 March is at the PVA EXPO PRAGUE the celebration time for all of the bikes sympathizers and the chance to take a part of this huge show is only once a year...  

 

 



The preparations for the FOR BIKES 2019 trade fair are in full swing!


The 10th anniversary of the largest cycling  trade fair in the Czech Republic is held on 29-31 March 2019 in the exhibition venue PVA EXPO PRAGUE in Letnany. Within the anniversary we are preparing a lot of innovations and news that you will be informed about soon. The famous bike brands like Colnago, Giant, Cross or Haibike, Crussis and KTM have already applied or confirmed their participation at the FOR BIKES 2019! The accompanying programme, a necessary part of the fair, will be enriched with the news!



FOR BIKES - FINAL REPORT 2019




Announcement - activities of fraudulent firms!


Company ABF, a.s. dissociates itself from the practices of companies International Fair Trade, Expo Guide, MULPOR Company S.A., FAIR Guide, Construct Data, which offer the publication of company data in the internet catalog of trade fairs and exhibitors.

 

Although the offer for the publication of the data in the catalog is presented as free of charge, after completing and submitting the data, the client will receive an invoice for the payment of almost EUR 1200 per year.

 

Furthermore, ABF, a.s. declares that it has never granted the mentioned companies permission to use or promote the protected names or logos of trade fairs organized by ABF, a. s. and to address individual exhibitors on behalf of the organizer of the fair.



Many thanks to all fans of FOR BIKES 2018!




The Ebike outdoor test track at ForBikes is organized by ekolo.cz


The new test circuit with ramp will be located to the left of the main entrance to the PVA Exhibition Center in Letnany.

It will be possible to test newest ebikes for the 2018 season by the best-selling brands on the Czech market: Leader Fox, Apache, Crussis, Giant and LIV, Author and Agogs. The partners of this Test track is the largest manufacturer of ebike motors and accessories - Bafang and ExtraEnergy Services.

 

Deputy organizer ekolo.cz - Jakub Ditrich says: "The popularity of electric bicycles is enormous. Just last year, sales in the Czech Republic increased by 30% and this year we expect an even greater public interest. That's why we have decided to relieve the overloaded internal ebike test track, and we are thankful to fair organizer - ABF's for helpfulness and the possibility of outdoor test parkour."

 

The test e-track at FOR BIKES offers the possibility to test and compare 35 models of field and trekking – commuting electric bikes in the price range of CZK 25-50,000 with both center and hub engines. If you are interested in buying a particular tested electric bike, it will be possible to choose the right height of the frame and equipment right away on site. Ekolo.cz will then ensure delivery of a completely assembled and tuned ebike straight to the customers home.

 

The fair discount offered by ekolo.cz will be at least 10% and sometimes even more than the standard model sale price.

 



Win a bike!


As usually, one of the visitors of FOR BIKES 2018  will win a bike. Universe Agency donated a bicycle AUTHOR A-RAY 29. In order to win, please fill in the questionnaire and throw it into the box that will be placed in the stand of AUTHOR.  FOR BIKES 2018 takes place during 6 – 8 April 2018 in PVA EXPO PRAGUE.



The deadline for the lease of exhibition area at preferential prices is on 15 January 2018!


The preparations for the 9th Cycling trade fair FOR BIKES 2018 are currently in full swing. Almost 80 % of the exhibition area is occupied. If you would like to participate in FOR BIKES 2018, the biggest cycling trade fair in the Czech Republic, do not hesitate to apply soon – there are preferential prices per square meter if you apply till 15 January 2018. You might find the application form here.



Final Report - FOR BIKES 2018




Final Report - FOR BIKES 2018




FOR BIKES 2017 - Official video




Thank you letter to participants of FOR BIKES 2017


Dear Exhibitors, Dear Partners,

 

We would hereby like to thank you for your participation and cooperation at the FOR BIKES 2017 Trade Fair. According to the feedback of both visitors and participating firms it is possible to state that the event was successful again.

 

Please see the official FOR BIKES 2017 Trade Fair figures below:

 

  • Almost 30,000 visitors
  • 290 exhibitors from 6 countries      
  • 136 journalists
  • 17,000 m2 of leased exhibition area


The cycling season has started successfully again


As it has already become a tradition, during the last weekend of March the halls of our Exhibition Centre were full of crowds of cycling enthusiasts. In five halls filled with cycling goods they could see really a lot of news this year, at the stands of three hundred exhibitors coming from six countries of Europe. Altogether 137 journalists were registered in the press centre.

Even though the trade fair had a hard competitor in the decision making whether to visit the trade fair or “to go biking” in beautiful summer weather, we registered 29,201 visitors. We are looking forward to seeing you again in 2018!



The FOR BIKES 2017 Trade Fair was commenced and the GRAND PRIX awards were announced


The FOR BIKES Cycling Trade Fair has undergone an unbelievable transformation for the eight years of its existence in the opinion of many people, and now it is possible, without any doubt, to perceive it as the largest and most important event of its kind not only in our country, but even in Central Europe. “We are pleased by the view of the halls full of exhibitors and visitors and we are also delighted to see that the exhibitors became fond of the trade fair and try to present their products in the best possible way. It is a wonderful overview of cycling, and I believe that all will feel satisfied at the trade fair,” said Pavel Hájek.

 

At the same time also the GRAND PRIX awards for the best products of the trade fair were announced. The awarded products can be seen at expositions of individual exhibitors.

 

The best bike of the FOR BIKES 2017 Trade Fair:

1st place: mountain bike Trek Slash 9.9 shop limited – stand of Bretton s.r.o.

2nd place: mountain bike Ghost SL AMR 7 – stand of Schindler s.r.o.

3rd place: mountain bike Rockymounatin Element 990 RSL – stand of Bike Action

 

The best electric bike of the FOR BIKES 2017 Trade Fair:

1st place: Lapierre Overvolt AM 900+ - stand of Schindler s.r.o.

2nd place: Specialized Turbo Levo FSR 6fattie – stand of Specialized Bicycles

3rd place: Rock Machine Blizzard eLTD – stand of Bike Fun International s.r.o.

 

The best cycling component of the FOR BIKES 2017 Trade Fair:

1st place: smart watch Garmin Fenix 5 – stand of Garmin Czech s.r.o.

2nd place: set for repairs of tubeless tires Dynaplug Micro Pro Kit – stand of Bike Action

3rd place: helmet POC Octal X – stand of Levesportconcept s.r.o.



On Friday look forward to Ondra Cink


Ondřej Cink, one of the most popular contemporary Czech riders racing for the Bahrain-Merida Pro Cycling Team, will visit the MERIDA 3A13 stand at FOR BIKES.

 

Tthis year, Ondra is experiencing his road debut after leaving mountain bikes.

 

He will be at the exhibition on Friday, 31 March from 15:00 to 16:00.



CHANGE OF COMPANY HEADQUARTER




Last places available at FOR BIKES 2017


The 8th FOR BIKES is quickly approaching, and though the exhibition takes place in two months, the exhibition area designated for the exhibition is getting sold out as the demand for joining the show has increased every year. It is clear even now that in 2017 the exhibition will be bigger than last year, exceeding the 270 exhibitors the show had in 2016. There are still some places available, so do not hesitate and contact us to get a non-binding quote for exhibitin at the largest cycling trade fair in the Czech Republic. The online request form is available HERE.



The SCHINDLER company to be the exclusive importer of SKS


From 1 January 2017, SCHINDLER becomes the exclusive importer of the renowed brand SKS Germany for the Czech Republic. Its exclusive representation of brands like GHOST, LAPIERRE and ELECTRA will thus be expanded by a wide range of mudguards for all types of bicycles, pumps or tool kits, all this „Made in Germany“. Immediate availability of spare parts and bicycle components goes without saying.  

More info and contact information at www.schindler.cz.



Final Report 2016


Download FINAL REPORT from the 7th FOR BIKES (1-3 April 2016) here: FOR BIKES Final Report 2016



Fair statistics


Dear visitors, exhibitors and partners!

 

Thank you for your participation and cooperation at the 7th FOR BIKES fair.

 

This year's fair attended:

  •    270 exhibitors
  •    30 448 visitors
  •    140 journalists


We firmly believe that the next year will be as successful as this year!



For Exhibitors - FOR BIKES


 

FOR BIKES - APPLICATION FORM (Complete)

 

APPLICATION FORM - Individual Forms

 

NOTE: Please send the signed forms to the Foreign Trade Department at international@abf.cz


 

 

Rental of premises & services

 


 

WHAT DOES IT MEAN "FOR BIKES" ?

 

CHCECK THE BELOW MENTIONED VIDEO 

 



8th Cycling Trade Fair: FOR BIKES


The FOR BIKES trade fair is the largest and most prominent cycling trade show in the Czech Republic, held annually at PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Prague's largest exhibition center. The 2016 FOR BIKES, which hosted 270 exhibitors from 8 countries, was attended by 30,448 visitors. The 2017 edition of the fair will take place on 31 March - 2 April 2017, during the onset of the cycling season, again at PVA EXPO PRAGUE. The showcased products include mountain bikes, as well as road bicycles, hybrid bicycles, trekking bikes, city bikes, cyclo-cross bikes, electrical bikes, and all kinds of related equipment.      


Being the only cycling event in the country, FOR BIKES is a place where manufacturers, distributors, sellers and other professionals meet to network and to establish new business contacts. A rich accompanying program, including numerous races, presentations, testing zone and lectures will take place simultaneously with FOR BIKES.



Date: 31 March - 2 April 2017
Venue: PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Prague, Czech Republic