30West Fitness & Rec

08/29/2026

🚵‍♀️ 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝘆-𝗜𝘁 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀!

This time, we welcomed new and returning riders—adults and kiddos alike—from right here in Chisholm and from communities as far west as Bigfork and northeast as Ely!

More than 140 people joined us throughout the evening, with the opportunity to experience Redhead MTB Park in a friendly, encouraging, and supportive environment—whether they were trying mountain biking for the first time or returning for another ride on the pump track or our many miles of beginner-friendly trails!

👏 A huge shout-out to our event volunteers:
▪️Ridetherange Ambassador Guy Thompson
▪️Minnesota Discovery Center’s Rec Gurus Gary & Larry…and Maria & Taylor from Marketing
▪️City of Chisholm Parks, Trails, & Recreation Director Collin Luke —who celebrated his 30th birthday with us last night! 🥳
▪️IROC Iron Range Off-Road Cyclists member and City of Chisholm City Councilor Marty Halvorsen, who helped fit riders with bikes at the Free Wheelers Shed
▪️IROC board member and “Godfather of Redhead” Pete Kero
▪️30West’s Jen & Nick Gigliotti and 30West Bike Shop manager & mechanic Pat Cassingham
▪️The Rock Ridge MTB 🚲 💚 Team
▪️Chisholm Ambulance Service 🚑
▪️North Haven Coffee 🧋🩵
▪️Street Tacos and Eats 🌮

The new Pump Track & Skills Course was made possible by the LCCMR (Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources) grant program and funding from the ever wonderful IRRR— Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation. Projects like this don’t happen without vision, investment, and strong partnerships!

We were also thrilled to make great use once again of our Free Wheelers grant 🚲 🚲 🚲 , awarded through Northern St. Louis County’s Trail Task Force Grant Program. A special thank-you to Bridgit Lee & Stephanie Skraba for all their work on the grants for the pump track & the Free Wheeler bikes during their time with the City!

📅 Mark your calendars for the final Try-It Night of our Summer series: 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵!

08/27/2026

We’re so excited about the community event we’re helping put on tonight—and Everyone is welcome!

It’s a great opportunity to check out what Redhead is all about and give mountain biking a try. 🚵‍♀️🚵‍♂️
If biking isn’t your thing, we’d still love for you to stop by, say hello, and grab something delicious from one of the food trucks! 🌮🧋 It’s the perfect excuse not to cook tonight—we hope to see you there!

08/26/2026

A little behind the scenes action from this summer as we trained in our new 30Westies, Grace and Josie! We’re so glad to have them a part of our team.

The transition from Summer to Fall and all the Back to School madness is upon us! This is a great time to get back into your fitness routine ➡️ consistent exercise is key for relieving stress, keeping a healthy immmune system, and feeling strong in the change of seasons.

Signup is quick and easy with our all star staff…Visit us during our *NEW STAFFED HOURS* and get sweating!
MON 1-3PM
TUE 8-10AM
WED 6-8PM
THU 8-10AM
FRI 7-9AM

08/12/2026

Our first Try-It Night was such a great time, we knew we wanted to make the next one even bigger and even more collaborative! 🚵‍♀️❤️ We love bringing people and community partners together around Redhead, because this incredible place truly belongs to all of us. Can’t wait for another fun night together!

🚵‍♂️ New to mountain biking? We’ve got the bikes, the coaches, and the trails. You just need to show up!

Join us at Redhead Mountain Bike Park for a fun, beginner-friendly Mountain Bike Try-It Night. Riders of all ages and skill levels are welcome!

Hosted by 30West Bike Shop, Ridetherange, Iron Range Off-Road Cyclists, Chisholm KIDS PLUS, the Rock Ridge MTB, the Mesabi Trail, the Free Wheelers Bike Program, the City of Chisholm, and the Minnesota Discovery Center.

✅ Borrow a bike or bring your own
✅ Learn MTB basics from experienced riders
✅ Ride the Pump Track & Skills Course
✅ Explore beginner-friendly trails
✅ Shuttle access to additional Redhead trails
✅ Win biking gear and helmets

📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 4:30–7:00pm
📍 Redhead MTB Park Trailhead

Helmets are required. A limited number will be available to borrow.

🌮 Street Tacos and Eats and ☕ North Haven Coffee will be onsite with food and drinks.

Schedule:
• 4:30pm ~ Event starts; meet at Redhead MTB Park's Trailhead
• 4:30-7:00pm ~ Pump Track & Skills Course lessons + small group rides on the trails
• 4:30-5:30pm ~ Meet the Rock Ridge MTB Team! These young experts will be ready with tips and encouragement
• Throughout the event ~ Grab food and drinks from North Haven Coffee and Street Tacos and Eats
• 7:00pm ~ Event concludes; enjoy free admission at MDC until 8:00pm

Whether it’s your first ride or you’re looking to build confidence on the trails, this is the perfect chance to hit the trails and discover why is one of the fastest-growing outdoor sports. 🚲🌲🙌

08/01/2026

🎉 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬!
Keep an eye out for the 30West crew & friends 🚲💪 in today’s Doc Moonlight Graham Days Parade at 3 PM 🕒 on Lake Street in Chisholm!

We’ll be handing out:
🏓 Pickleballs
🕶️ Sunglasses
🎒 Little sports pouches
🏖️ Beach balls
💧 Water bottles
💪 Protein bars
🍓 Fruit strips
🥩 Beef jerky
🥤 Sports drinks
🍬 And, of course, some candy!

If you don’t catch us during the parade, swing by the back parking lot of 30West afterward! We’ll stick around for about 15–20 minutes in case there’s something you had your eye on. We’ll also keep a few extras set aside for our 30West members and friends we don’t catch in the crowd!

Give us a wave as we make our way down Lake Street! 🚲🎉

08/01/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗣: 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝟯 𝗢𝗙 𝟯……
✨ 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚✨: Redhead Is for Everyone.
Our community mountain biking tryout event was such a success last week with the help of an amazing group of community partners and volunteers!

We had a fantastic turnout (100+ people), welcoming youth and adults to experience Redhead in a friendly, encouraging, and supportive environment. Some of the adults had never ridden a mountain bike before—and watching them build confidence and discover something new was especially meaningful! 🚵‍♀️✨

This is what it’s all about: helping people of all ages get outside, move their bodies, explore the incredible resources at Redhead, and discover the what mountain biking is all about.

Thank you to every organization, volunteer, family, and participant who made this special evening possible! 👏

𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗘. 𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘. 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚. 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲.
🌲🚲 🥾

Mark your calendars for the next one…
🗓️ 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 : 𝟰:𝟯𝟬 - 𝟳𝗽𝗺!

07/30/2026

🚲 𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗣: 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝟮 𝗢𝗙 𝟯 🚲

𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘: Building Skills, Confidence & Courage

Our Chisholm Summer Rec adventures continued last week with an afternoon of mountain biking at Redhead!

30West owner Jen Gigliotti partnered with Ridetherange Ambassador Matthias Norenberg—also known as Guy Thompson— to introduce the kids to bike and helmet safety, the pump track, skills course, and Redhead’s introductory green trails.

The kids practiced new skills, challenged their bodies, and showed tremendous courage while trying something new. It was wonderful to watch their confidence grow with every lap, obstacle, and stretch of trail! 💪🚵

𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗘. 𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘. 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚. Redhead is for everyone.

07/29/2026

07/28/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗣:
𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝟭 𝗢𝗙 𝟯 ☀️🌲 🥾
𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗘: 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰 𝗛𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀

Last week, Chisholm Summer Rec participants explored the natural gifts right here in our community!

A big thank-you to Kari Lynn Kilen with Redhead Redfeet for partnering with 30West owner Jen Gigliotti to lead the kids through Redhead’s beautiful trails. Along the way, they learned more about the trail system, experienced nature up close, and even stopped to pick a few berries! 🫐
It was a wonderful morning filled with movement, curiosity, and outdoor adventure—all in our own backyard. 🌿☀️

Explore. Ride. Belong.
Redhead recreation is for everyone. 🌲🚲

07/23/2026

🚲 𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗕𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗬-𝗜𝗧 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧!🚲

Friends, we can’t wait for this amazing FREE community event Thursday night!

📅 Thursday, July 23
⏰ 4:30–7:00 PM
📍 Redhead MTB Park—meet at the Redhead Trailhead

𝘾𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙞𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜? This is the perfect opportunity for riders of all ages and skill levels to give it a try in a fun, welcoming environment!

We’ll have:
• Adult-sized mountain bikes available to try, provided by the City of Chisholm Parks, Trails, & Recreation Department (FREE!)
• Opportunities to explore Redhead’s beginner-friendly green trails
• Guided trail rides for anyone interested
• The new Pump Track & Skills Course to experience
• Members of the Rock Ridge MTB Team 🖤💚 biking alongside participants—and even handing out freezies during the first hour!
• North Haven Coffee serving delicious lemonade, spritzers and their amazing iced coffee for anyone looking for an extra kick!

𝙒𝙃𝙊 𝙒𝙄𝙇𝙇 𝘽𝙀 𝙇𝙀𝘼𝘿𝙄𝙉𝙂 & 𝙂𝙐𝙄𝘿𝙄𝙉𝙂?
• 30West Bike Shop owners Jen, Nick, Candice & Joel will be doing bike checks/fittings, leading pump track skills & trail rides
• Minnesota Discovery Center’s Gary Kaunonen, along with Tucker & Larry, will be guiding trail rides
• Ridetherange Ambassador Guy Thompson will be there to showcase the pump track and skills course
• Iron Range Off-Road Cyclists
• Mesabi Trail’s Paula Kangas

Bring the kids and their bikes so they can experience the pump track too!

This event brings so many wonderful community partners together to welcome our local community to Redhead. Mountain biking doesn’t have to feel intimidating—we’re here to introduce you to Redhead in whatever way feels most comfortable for you!

𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀, 𝙁𝘼𝙈𝙄𝙇𝙔-𝙁𝙍𝙄𝙀𝙉𝘿𝙇𝙔 𝙁𝙐𝙉 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝘼𝙇𝙇 𝘼𝙂𝙀𝙎!
Bring your family, invite your friends and come see what Redhead is all about! ❤️🚲