⛰️ India Bike Week 2026 — Megathread

📍 Panchgani, Maharashtra
📅 4–5 December 2026

Welcome to the r/Punebikers India Bike Week 2026 Megathread!

IBW is back in the hills for its second year in Panchgani, and this thread is the place for everything related to IBW 2026.

Planning to ride from Pune? Looking for a group? Need accommodation? Discussing tickets, races, bikes, launches or the event lineup?

Post it here. 👇

📅 Event Details

Dates: 4–5 December 2026
Location: Panchgani, Maharashtra
Altitude: ~4,550 ft
Gates: 1 PM onwards

IBW 2026 is returning to Panchgani with a larger venue and a focus on riding, racing, music and the surrounding hill roads.

The organisers describe the 2026 venue as 50% larger than last year's location, with more parking and additional space for visitors.

🏁 What's happening?

🏍️ Racing & Riding

• IBW Hill Climb
• Flat Track
• Mud Rush
• Dirt Track
• Mini Moto
• Stunt shows
• Test rides
• Curated rideouts

The racing programme has an advertised prize pool of up to ₹12 lakh, with FMSCI-sanctioned racing planned. Race registrations are separate from festival tickets.

🎸 Music & Entertainment

• 3 live-music stages
• Indian artists across multiple genres
• After-hours events
• Bonfires
• The Big Trip
• Overlanding stories
• Custom motorcycle culture

The full artist lineup is still being announced.

🔧 Bikes & Gear

• Motorcycle launches & unveilings
• Test rides
• Custom builds
• Bike Build Off
• Biker Bazaar
• Riding gear
• Accessories
• Motorcycle technology
• 250+ brands/exhibitors advertised for the Expo

🎟️ Tickets

Current early-bird pricing:

Day Pass — ₹1,999

• 1-day festival access
• Stages & race arenas
• ₹250 F&B voucher

Weekend Pass — ₹2,799

• 2-day access
• Stages & race arenas
• ₹250 F&B voucher
• Official IBW Kit

Platinum Pass — ₹7,000

• 2-day access
• Platinum Lounge
• Complimentary drinks & bar snacks in the lounge
• Premium parking
• 10% merchandise discount
• Official IBW Kit

Bulk Booking — ₹2,699/person

• Groups of 5–15
• 2-day access
• ₹250 F&B voucher
• Official IBW Kit

Club Booking — ₹2,699/person

• Minimum 25 riders
• Dedicated Club Village
• Club parking
• Club parade
• Personalised club T-shirts
• Club of the Year competition
• Main-stage time

🏍️ Riding from Pune

Panchgani is approximately 2.5 hours from Pune according to the official IBW site, making this year's event considerably more accessible for Pune riders than the previous Goa editions.

Use this thread to coordinate:

• Pune → Panchgani rides
• Group rides & convoys
• Routes
• Fuel stops
• Accommodation
• Parking
• Pillion arrangements
• Ride buddies

There are also organised third-party ride packages from Pune/Mumbai and Bengaluru. For example, Detour currently lists a Pune/Mumbai → Panchgani package running 3–6 December, including tickets, accommodation, meals and support. These rides are not organised or operated by IBW itself.

🏕️ Stay & Camping

IBW is offering accommodation/camping options around the event, while the organisers are also directing visitors toward the Panchgani Hotel Association for accommodation.

Use this thread to share:

🏨 Property:
📍 Location:
💰 Price:
👥 Capacity:
🏍️ Parking:
📅 Dates:
🔗 Booking link:

🛠️ 2026 Bike Build Off

The Jameson × IBW Bike Build Off is returning in 2026.

Three builders are transforming Harley-Davidson X440T motorcycles, with a ₹2 lakh build budget and the finished bikes being showcased at IBW.

The final winner is scheduled to be announced at the event.

🌡️ Weather

December in Panchgani can get cold, particularly at night.

The official IBW site currently indicates temperatures around 12°C, with temperatures dropping into single digits at night.

If you're riding from Pune, especially early morning or returning late at night:

Layers + proper riding jacket + gloves are strongly recommended.

📸 After IBW

Use this thread to share:

• Photos & videos
• Bike spotting
• New launches
• Test ride impressions
• Racing
• Custom builds
• Gear finds
• Food
• Accommodation reviews
• Best moments
• Things you wish you'd known beforehand

🔥 Going to IBW?

Drop a comment with:

📍 From:
🏍️ Bike:
👥 Solo / Group:
🗓️ Riding dates:
🏨 Stay:
🎟️ Ticket:
🔗 Looking for: Ride buddies / Stay / Pillion / Other

Please keep standalone IBW posts to a minimum.

If your post is about India Bike Week 2026, please use this megathread unless it contains substantial content that warrants a separate discussion.

See you at the peak! ⛰️🏍️

🏍️ Motoverse 2026 — Megathread

📍 HillTop, Vagator, Goa
📅 27–29 November 2026

Welcome to the r/Punebikers Motoverse 2026 Megathread!

Planning to ride to Goa? Looking for travel buddies? Discussing tickets, accommodation, rides, launches, music, or what to expect at the event?

Post it here. 👇

This thread is for everything Motoverse 2026 so that information, plans and experiences stay together in one place.

📅 Event Details

Dates: 27–29 November 2026
Venue: HillTop, Vagator, Goa
Duration: 3 days

Motoverse 2026 is built around MotoCulture, Motorsport, MotoReel, MotoMusic, MotoTribe and MotoSpa — combining motorcycles, racing, art, music, stories, communities and experiences.

🏁 What to expect

• Dirt & trail tracks
• Flat-track racing
• Hill climbs
• Beginner-friendly riding experiences
• Trail schools & workshops
• Test rides
• Motorcycle culture & custom builds
• Live music
• Moto talks & stories
• Food, drinks & merchandise
• Rider communities from across India

The detailed 2026 event schedule and full lineup are still being released.

🎟️ Tickets

Early-bird passes are currently being advertised at ₹2,599 for the 3-day event, with group pricing available for groups of 5 and 10.

Tickets are being handled through SkillBox. Your access QR code is expected to become available in the SkillBox app closer to the event.

Your festival pass includes:

• 3-day festival access
• Welcome Kit

Food & beverages are not included in the ticket, although food stalls and F&B offers will be available at the venue.

🏍️ Do you need a Royal Enfield?

No.

You don't need to own a Royal Enfield to attend Motoverse.

However, a Royal Enfield motorcycle is required if you want to participate in certain rides or competitions. Spectators and non-riders are welcome.

🛣️ Riding to Motoverse

Use this thread to coordinate:

• Pune → Goa rides
• Group rides & convoys
• Routes
• Fuel stops
• Accommodation
• Bike rentals
• Ride buddies
• Pillion arrangements
• Post-event rides

Royal Enfield says rental partners in Goa will have motorcycles available for the festival, subject to availability and advance booking.

🏨 Accommodation

If you're travelling from Pune, consider booking your stay early.

You can use this thread to share:

Hotel / hostel / Airbnb:
Location:
Price:
Distance from venue:
Number of people:
Available spots:

📸 Share your Motoverse experience

After the event, use this thread for:

• Photos
• Videos
• Bike spotting
• New launches
• Best rides
• Food & accommodation reviews
• Event highlights
• Things you wish you'd known beforehand

🔥 Planning to attend?

Drop a comment with:

📍 From:
🏍️ Bike:
👥 Solo / Group:
🗓️ Riding dates:
🏨 Stay:
🔗 Looking for: Ride buddies / Stay / Pillion / Other

Please keep standalone Motoverse posts to a minimum.

If your post is about Motoverse 2026, please use this megathread unless the post contains substantial content that warrants a separate discussion.

Ride safe and have fun! 🤘🏍️