Events
A wide range of events will be held throughout the weekend of BAFF 2014! Special guest artist Yuri Hopnn will give a graffiti demonstration accompanied by an exhibition of his works. The one-of-a kind bicycle expo, slideshow talk and bike repair café are certainly not to be missed! The packed schedule of activities also includes a city quiz by bike, family ride and bike polo game. Fancy fashion? Come to a bicycle fashion show!
All weekend:
Food stands – Healthy food to boost your energy and mood!
Saturday 5th July
@ CARRÉROTONDES: (Free Entry)
+ Second Hand Bike Market (From 12:00)
Are you looking for some nice vintage parts or just a good deal on a second hand bike? Come and visit our second hand market at the festival on Saturday and Sunday.
+ City Quiz By Bike (12:00 – 14:00)
The City Quiz by Bike is an adventurous challenge that will take you around the city following the newest bike paths. You will have to team up in order to master all of the checkpoints and tasks. You will learn about the city of Luxembourg and its historical background as well as how to navigate the city by bike. Participants of all ages are welcome so bring your kids and friends and have fun exploring the city by bike! Start at CarréRotondes!
+ Bike Expo (From 12:00)
At our Bike Expo you will have the opportunity to discover classic city and racing bikes from the past. See how bicycles have changed over time, how new materials have replaced the old ones and what colours were popular back then.
+ Yuri Hopnn Exhibition (Opening: 13:00)
Yuri Hopnn is an Italian artist who has dedicated himself to street art. His works can be seen on the streets of cities including Paris, Rome and Florence. This exceptional exhibition features artworks with SECOND HAND MARKET the bicycle as leitmotiv. Yuri provokes viewers to think about their relationship with the Are you looking for some environment. His artistic nice vintage parts or just motto is straightforward: a good deal on a second +B.C.= -CO2. This is a witty and provocative hand bike? Come and invitation to use the visit our second hand market at the festival on bicycle as a means of transport.
Sunday 6th July
@ CARRÉROTONDES:(Free Entry)
+ Family Ride and Bike Decorating Workshop (12:00-14:00)
An event for kids and their parents! We’ll start by decorating our bikes and then go on a fun ride through the city, following bike paths and taking a break in the park. Drinks and snacks will be provided!
+ Bike Expo (From 12:00)
See description above
+ Second Hand Bike Market (From 12:00)
See description above
+ Yuri Hopnn Exhibition: VÉLOBSESSION
See description above
+ Slideshow: Japan & Oman By Bike (14:00 – 15:30)
Three adventurous cyclists. Two thrilling tales. Two exotic destinations: Oman and Japan. Agnieszka, Felix and Jacques will share their cycling stories, illustrated by their travel photos.
+ Bike Polo Luxembourg (15:30 – 17:00)
Come and check out how bike polo works. Let the guys from Bike Polo Luxembourg show you how to perform awesome tricks on the court, while having a serious match. Right after, you will have the chance to try it out for yourself, bring your bike! Mallets and other equipment will be provided.
+ Bicycle Fashion Show (17:00 – 17:40)
This fashion show is not about vain glamour nor haute couture. It is all about the beauty of the bicycle as an everyday accessory to get around combined with individual style.The Bicycle Fashion Show will showcase the wide variety of bicycle users in our city. No style compromises, just individual, imaginative looks!
+ DJ Party With Spud Bencer (from 20:00)
Spud Bencer is in circles. He’s one half of The Bud Spencers and one half of Binary & Dyslexic. He hosts the weekly radio show Bazar Eclectique on Radio Ara. What to expect? An eclectic mix of electronic music. Bass’n’beats’n’house for your early pleasures. Good music for good people.