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A fan favorite at any Winter Olympics, Milano Cortina 2026 will feature a wide variety of exciting snowboarding events, both individual and team based. The various competitions (including halfpipe, parallel giant slalom, snowboard cross, big air, and slopestyle) will be held February 5, 7-9, 11-13, and 15-18 at the Livigno Snow Park in Livigno.

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This thrilling sport combines style and adrenaline, making it a captivating event not to be missed. Similarly to snowboarding, it includes various categories such as moguls, aerials, ski cross, halfpipe, slopestyle, and big air. Dual moguls will be making its Olympic debut this year at the Milano Cortino Games. These events will be located at the Livigno Snow Park and Livigno Aerial & Moguls Park on February 7, 9-12, and 14-21.

This year, bobsledding will be held at the brand-new Cortina Sliding Centre, a fitting location as Cortina d’Ampezzo is historically significant to the sport. Events will include 2-man, 4-man, 2-women, and women’s monobob held from February 15-17 and 20-22, with additional training days before and in between.

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A staple event since 1936, Alpine skiing will be returning to Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Races will be held February 7-12, 14-16, and 18, and will feature both technical, speed, and team combined events. The women will be competing at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo, while men will compete at the Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio.

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Tina and Milo, the official mascots of the upcoming Winter Olympics and Paralympics, on display in Milan. Image credit: Svet foto/Shutterstock

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The Finnish capital has 745 miles of bike paths crammed into its small city center and its flat terrain is ideal for cycling. If you want to take the guesswork out of where to go, the Seurasaarenselkä Waterfront Trail is a nine-mile highlight of the city’s comprehensive bike path network. The loop steers riders around five islands to the west of the city center and takes in further-afield gems like the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum and the Didrichsen Art Museum’s free-to-access sculpture park.

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Another cycling-mad city, Copenhagen often pips its Dutch rivals to the top spot as the world’s best place to ride a bike. Find one on the Donkey Republic app and sample the city’s highlights on the eight-mile Harbour Circle – a loop that takes in a smorgasbord of the city center and whisks you from the pastel townhouses of tourist hotspot Nyhavn to gentrified urban neighborhoods (Islands Brygge and Vesterbro) and Naturpark Amager, a protected natural expanse that is nearly half the size of the city.

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Escape the Loop’s hustle and bustle and pick up the Lakefront Trail aboard a Divvy rental bicycle. The bike path hugs Lake Michigan’s shoreline for 18 traffic-free miles and is a great way to get around, but if you’re after a destination, Lincoln Park is worth a visit. The Windy City’s largest park is home to a free zoo, where you can watch the animals against the backdrop of the city’s skyscraper-filled skyline. If you prefer your nature out in the wild, rejoin the Lakefront Trail and continue north to the dunes and bird sanctuary of Montrose Beach.

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The Dutch capital is renowned worldwide for its bike-friendly status, so grab a set of wheels and join the throng of locals. Stretch your legs on a ride to the Vondelpark – a 116-acre green space in the southwest of the city that’s a stone’s throw from Museumplein. Hunt down the park’s 69 sculptures – including one by Pablo Picasso – from your saddle, and stop to take in a free show at the open-air theater.

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Family cycling adventures in San Francisco at the Golden Gate Bridge. Image credit: Ian Dagnall/Alamy Stock Photo

Riding across the Golden Gate Bridge is a must for most first-time visitors to San Francisco, but don’t just turn back once you reach the other side. If you’re feeling adventurous, continue north onto the trails of Marin County – the birthplace of mountain biking – or wind your way along Alexander Avenue into the scenic waterfront town of Sausalito, home to a charming houseboat community. From downtown, catch a ferry back to San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf and enjoy amazing views of landmarks like Alcatraz Island.

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On the first Sunday of each month, Paris’ first four arrondissements go car-free, but don’t worry if your stay in the City of Love doesn’t coincide with this cycling love-in. Head to Place de la Bastille, once home to the fortress that kick-started the French Revolution, undock a Vélib’ rental bike, and make a beeline for Promenade Plantée. The world’s first elevated park – which inspired New York’s High Line – is three miles of bucolic bliss all the way to Bois de Vincennes, a sprawling, leafy park where you’ll find Europe’s biggest statue of Buddha.

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The whole family can explore some city centers by bike. Image credit: StefaNikolic/iStock

Purchase a pass for Oslo’s Bysykkel (city bike) and unlock another side of the Norwegian capital. The city center is compact with multiple cycling routes. Pedal along the Harbour Promenade or catch the ferry from downtown to Bygdøy – home to the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History. If the sun is shining, the peninsula is also home to some of Oslo’s best beaches: Huk, Paradisbukta, and Bygdøy Sjøbad – simply spin your way around the leafy trails until you find a quiet spot.

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The U.K. capital has a list of landmarks longer than the river that runs through it, so why not tick off a handful in one short spin? Pick up one of the red public rental bikes and join the Cycleway C3 path at Waterloo Bridge heading west. From here, you’ll hug the banks of the River Thames, passing the London Eye and Houses of Parliament before the trail continues to Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park. It’s not just about sightseeing; there are plenty of opportunities for pit stops in St James’s Park, Green Park, and Hyde Park.

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This fresh, crisp salad is a unique Thai dish comprised of unripe green papaya shreds, Thai chilies, green beans, tomatoes, peanuts, and occasionally dried shrimp. The simple sweet and sour dressing ties it all together, creating a melody of flavor and texture. Although it initially originated in Laos, Som Tum found a welcoming home in Thailand’s cuisine.

Consistently action-packed with thrilling competitions, heartfelt journeys, and electrifying crowds, the Winter Olympics are a momentous occasion steeped in tradition and esteem. Jointly hosted by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo and set throughout the stunning northern region of Italy, this year’s games will be no different. Featuring both excitingly new and remarkably historic events on world-class terrain, the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are right around the corner and ready to impress. As the highly anticipated 2026 Winter Olympics approach, take a look at what events are happening, when to watch, and where they'll take place.

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Watch as these daring athletes take on the ramp in one of the Winter Olympics most heart-racing events. Medals will be awarded February 7, 9-10, and 14-16, but additional trial rounds will be held to determine starting orders. This year will introduce the women’s large hill event as well as the men’s super team event, alongside the returning men’s large hill event and mixed team event. Competitions will occur at the Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in the Val di Fiemme Region.

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Another longstanding Winter Olympic sport, speed skating captures the audience’s attention with its lightening-speed competitors and close-call finishes. Housed at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium, the 14 different races range from 500m to 10,000m, and include mass start and team pursuit. Events will be held Feb 7-9, 11-15, 17, and 19-21.

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The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held from Friday, February 6 – Sunday, February 22. Tickets are available at the Official Ticketing Platform of Milano Cortina 2026 and more information regarding events can be found at the Official Milano Cortina 2026 Website.

Figure skating is not only one of the most popular Winter Olympic sports, but also the oldest. Watch some of the world’s most talented performers compete for a medal on February 6-11, 13, 15-17, and 19. The Milano Ice Skating Arena will be the temporary home for this beloved event, and will showcase men’s and women’s singles, pair skating, ice dance, and team events.

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It’s an exciting year for Olympic ice hockey, as National Hockey League players will able to compete for the first time in 12 years. Both men’s and women’s games will be held at the Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena and the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena from February 5-22, with medal games occurring on the 19, 21, and 22.

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