Test, don't just look: With the Test The Best series, Specialized brings its most exciting new products directly to riders. This year, six stops are planned in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Visitors to the test events will have access to the latest Specialized bikes and can test road, mountain, gravel, and urban bikes to their heart's content and make direct comparisons. It all kicks off from May 8th to 10th in Heubach in the Swabian Alps. All information and dates are available here!
Specialized Test The Best Series: Information and Dates
In 2026, the Specialized Test The Best series will bring the latest innovations from the Californian brand to life at six locations – three in Germany, two in Austria, and one in Switzerland. Cycling enthusiasts will have the opportunity to extensively test the newest offerings from Specialized in the road, MTB, gravel, and urban categories, and experience their riding characteristics firsthand under real-world conditions. But the events aim to be more than just test rides: visitors can expect to connect with other riders, enjoy a great atmosphere, participate in workshops, and meet special guests – and food and drinks will be provided. The season kicks off from May 8th to 10th in Heubach in the Swabian Alps.
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The dates for the Test The Best series:
Heubach, Swabian Alb (DE) – May 08–10
Vienna (AT) – June 19–21
Gränichen, Aargau (CH) – July 10–12
Graz (AT) – July 24–26
Ruhr area (DE) – 25–27 September
Rhine-Main area (DE) – October 09–11
What awaits you:
- Test road, MTB, gravel & urban bikes
- Exchanging information with other drivers
- Workshops & Special Guests
- food and drinks
Further information can be found in the Specialized event calendar: www.specialized.com
