If you love mountain biking, good vibes, and hanging out with like-minded people, mark your calendar for June 20-22, 2025. The first annual Midwest Mountain Bike Fest, presented by Wilde Bicycle Co., is rolling into Cuyuna, MN, and it's shaping up to be an absolute blast. Best of all, this event is a fundraiser for the Cuyuna Lakes MTB Crew.
This isn't some high-stakes competition. This is all about community. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, it's a chance to ride, connect, and soak up everything that makes mountain biking awesome.
Red Dirt & Crystal Clear Lakes
Cuyuna has over 60 miles of legendary red-dirt singletrack, crystal-clear lakes, and views that'll make you stop mid-ride to take it all in. Whether you're looking to push your limits, learn new skills, or have a perfect time, there's something here for everyone.
What's Going Down at Midwest Mountain Bike Fest?
Bike Demos: First off, expect some great bike demos. This is your chance to test out the latest and greatest. And if you're not in the market, it's still fun to dream, right?
Group Rides: Then there are the group rides led by some of the best local riders who know these trails like the back of their hand. Whether you're into fast, flowy, slow, or scenic, there's a ride for you.
Skills Clinics: Want to sharpen your skills? Sign up for a skills clinic and learn how to tackle that technical section you've been avoiding or finally master those switchbacks.
Festivities: The festival atmosphere wouldn't be complete without suitable ol' après-ride festivities. We're talking nightly events, music, and parties that'll keep the energy going even after the sun sets. Because let's be honest—half the fun of these events is the people you meet and the stories you take home.
Giving Back to the Trails We Love
Cuyuna trails exist thanks to the tireless efforts of the Cuyuna Lakes MTB Crew—the trail stewards who keep this place in tip-top shape.
That's why this event isn't just about having a good time; it's about giving back. For every festival pass sold, $10 goes to the Cuyuna Lakes MTB Crew to help maintain and expand the trails we love. Plus, on Saturday night, we're packing the house for New Belgium's Pints for a Purpose, where $1 from every Fat Tire sold will be donated to the cause.
What You Get with Your Weekend Pass
For $100, you're getting way more than just access to the festival. Here's what's included:
A complete weekend pass to the fest
Access to bike demos, guided rides, and skills clinics
A scavenger hunt punch card
An event t-shirt and sticker to represent your experience
Complimentary drinks at Friday night's happy hour and the Fat Tire Klunker Ride
Don't Miss Out—Get Your Spot Now
This is the first-ever Midwest Mountain Bike Fest, and you don't want to be the person who hears about it after the fact and has to sit through everyone else's stories wishing you'd been there.
So grab your buddies, get your tickets, and we'll see you in Cuyuna this June. Ready to ride? Let's go!
Get your festival pass now!
Schedule
Friday, June 20
12–7 pm
Expo
Clinics and Guided Rides
5:30 pm -7:30 pm
Fat Tire Happy Hour
7:30 pm
Fat Tire Klunker Ride to the 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 Friday and Saturday. Each trail contains a punch station 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. The drawing is to be held at Pints on Saturday night.
Saturday, June 21st
10 am to 5 pm Expo
Clinics & Guided Rides Throughout the Day on Saturday
7 pm to close
Pints for a Purpose Presented by New Belgium Brewery at Trailside Tavern – 212 West Main Street, Crosby, MN 56441
Sunday, June 22nd
10 am
Meet at Red Raven for socializing, coffee, and food, and roll out at 11. everyone is welcome – klunkers & vintage mountain bikes encouraged
11 am
Vintage Mountain Bike Meetup and Group Ride