Announcing the first annual Midwest Mountain Bike Fest, presented by Wilde Bicycle Co., a non-competitive, community-based festival on the world class trail system of Cuyuna, MN. Join us in celebrating the culture and camaraderie of mountain biking, demo the latest bikes, meet new friends, build skills, raise money for the trails, and enjoy all the beauty the area offers. Over 60 miles of legendary red dirt single track, magnificent views, and crystal clear lakes await riders. Nightly events, music and parties. Fun and trails for all ability levels, from beginner to expert.
Event Website: http://www.midwestmountainbikefest.com
"It's time for a new generation of cycling events, ones not rooted in competition but in fellowship and stewardship. This is the chance to truly engage all of the riding community to come together for one magnificent weekend. It's going to be a good old fashioned dirt party, on some of the best trails around.." - Event Director Jeff Frane
"I can't wait to spend the weekend surrounded by new and seasoned riders, lots of brands and demo bikes, group rides and clinics, happy hours and raffles, taking over the Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails! Hope to see you there." - Otso Brand Manager Chelsea Strate
In addition to the good times and great trails, this event features two fundraising opportunities for the folks who have made this possible: The Cuyuna Lakes MTB Crew. These local trail stewards are the advocates and architects of this world class trail system and the Midwest Mountain Bike Fest is proud to donate $10 of every festival pass sold to them, as well as pack the house for New Belgium's Saturday Night shindig Pints for a Purpose where $1 will be donated for every pint of Fat Tire Sold.
Registrants will receive: weekend long festival pass, Scavenger Hunt punch card, demo access, guided ride access, skills clinic access, event t-shirt, sticker, and complimentary beverages (n/a and alcoholic) Friday night for happy hour and the Fat Tire Klunker Ride.
Weekend passes are $100, with $10 of every pass going directly to the Cuyuna Lakes MTB Trail Crew.
Supported by: New Belgium Brewery, SRAM, Wolf Tooth, Ibis Cycles, Red Raven, Angry Catfish, Wilde Bicycle Co., 1Up USA, Otso, Esker Cyle, Onyx & Donkey Label
Schedule
Friday
Expo 12-7 pm
Clinics and Guided Rides
Fat Tire Happy Hour, 5:30-7:30
7:30 pm Leaving from Happy Hour
Fat Tire Klunker Ride tothe beach for Solstice Sunset Swim
Screening of the Radavist Movie - Camera Corner about MTB pioneer Wende Cragg in the barn, bonfire on the beach
Everyone welcome - klunkers, cruisers & vintage mountain bikes encouraged
Friday & Saturday - Scavenger Hunt Challenge
Riders receive their punch cards with their packets on Friday. The card lists many of the marquee trails in the system (Back Country, Bobsled, Galloping Goose, etc) The challenge is to ride all the trails listed on the punch card over the course of Friday and Saturday. Each trail contains a punch station located inside a toolbox that riders must locate. Complete and turn in your punch card at the registration booth at Expo by 6 pm on Saturday and receive a finishers patch and an entry into the Prize Drawing for a 1Up USA Rack System. Drawing to be held at Pints for a Purpose Saturday Night.
Saturday
Expo Hours 10-5 pm
Clinics & Guided Rides Throughout the Day on Saturday
7 pm-close Pints for a Purpose Presented by New Belgium Brewery at Trailside Tavern - 212 West Main Street, Crosby, MN 56441
Sunday
11:00 AM - Vintage Mountain Bike Meetup and Group Ride
Meet at Red Raven at 10:00 for socializing, coffee, and food, and roll out at 11
- everyone welcome - klunkers & vintage mountain bikes encouraged
