Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails

06/23/2026

Was that real life?! We are still riding the high from the weekend! So what happens when riders, volunteers, sponsors, local businesses, and a community that loves trails all show up in one place for the Trail Builder’s Bash Trailside Tavern?

Pretty amazing things.

While we’re still waiting on final numbers, our preliminary count shows that together we raised more than $14,000 for the trails through the Trail Builder’s Bash and the Midwest Mountain Bike Fest weekend!

Thank you all for sharing the collective joy of bikes with us, showing up, supporting the Crew, and helping us continue to maintain and advocate for the trails we all love. Our hearts are beyond full 🧡

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06/22/2026

This week for our Red Dirt Thursdays | Trail Work Night, we're trading trail tools for paddle boards thanks to Cuyuna Outfitters and firing up the grill with hotdogs donated by Crosby Super One Foods!

After back-to-back events and a lot of dirt work, we wanted to take a moment to simply say thank you to our volunteers.

NEW HERE? You’re still invited! This is a great chance to meet fellow Crew Volunteers and learn a little more about what we do in a more relaxed setting.

RSVP appreciated 👉https://www.cuyunalakesmtb.com/event-calendar/june25-thursday-trail-work

06/20/2026

Tonight, we rally for the trails. The Trail Builder’s Bash starts at 5 PM at Trailside Tavern. Come for the music, raffles, auction, food, drinks, and Local Legend Reveal. Stay to support the trails that bring us all together.

Free and open to the public. Let’s pack the alley like we packed the yurts for the Midwest Mountain Bike Fest Yurt party last night!

06/19/2026

🌧️ Ope. It’s raining. This is your friendly Cuyuna reminder that ALL TRAILS CLOSE during active rainfall.

→ Most reopen 1–2 hours after rain stops.
→ Cruser’s Kettle and the Cuyuna Connector require additional drying time after heavy rain.
→ If you encounter puddles, mud, or standing water, turn around or exit the trail.

A few puddles might not seem like a big deal, but riding wet trails can cause lasting damage and create extra work for volunteers. Speaking of - check out the before & after of a little w**d whip action at Kettle today.

Rain won’t kill the vibe for the Midwest Mountain Bike Fest though! Kicking off TODAY at Miner’s Mountain Rally Center! Check out the schedule, demos, rides, clinics, and free expo - info on our website.

Thanks for helping us protect the trails. See you on the dirt (when it’s dryer 🤘).

06/18/2026

🌤️ DIRTCAST THURSDAY | June 18 - 21 | Ready or not the weekend is almost here!

→ Crew volunteers are tackling Backcountry this morning starting at 9 AM with w**d whips in hand.

→ Huge shoutout to the Cuyuna Lakes Bike Rescue Team for continuing to train alongside our local fire departments. Yesterday’s focus: water rescue. We’re grateful for the people who help keep trail users safe.

→ The Trail Builder’s Bash - CLMTB Crew Fundraiser silent auction opens TODAY at 9 AM. Help us raise money for the trails you love to ride: https://givebutter.com/c/clmtbc-trail-builders-bash-26/auction

→ Midwest Mountain Bike Fest folks are starting to roll into town and we can’t wait to see all of you.

Have a great weekend and enjoy the dirt!

06/17/2026

Prizes are here and this year’s Trail Builder’s Bash - CLMTB Crew Fundraiser lineup is HUGE🤘 Full list here: https://www.cuyunalakesmtb.com/bash-raffle-items

More than $13,000 in donated prizes, experiences, gear, getaways, and one-of-a-kind items are up for grabs, ALL supporting trail maintenance, stewardship, and advocacy in Cuyuna. Highlights include:

🚲 Bikes
⛑️ Gear
🔥 Experiences
🌊 Getaways

Silent auction opens tomorrow, June 18, at 9 a.m. and closes Saturday at 8 p.m. Silent auction link in the comments.

Raffle tickets will be available during the Trail Builder’s Bash on Saturday, June 20, at Trailside Tavern in Crosby. CASH ONLY.

Come win something rad and help support the trails you love to ride.

06/16/2026

Who knew that when you raced the Cuyuna Off-Road Triathlon, you also got a water concert mid-race! We hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did.

We loved seeing everyone smiling on bikes, in boats, and on foot this past weekend and are looking forward to seeing y'all this weekend for the Midwest Mountain Bike Fest and the Trail Builder’s Bash - CLMTB Crew Fundraiser!

We'll Build This Together featuring Mike Lensegrav on drums, perfor...

06/13/2026

TRAIL CLOSURES | JUNE 13–14

Cuyuna Off-Road Triathlon closures begin tonight at 8 PM and remain in effect until Sunday at 1 PM.

CLOSED TRAILS:
→ Galloping Goose
→ Mucker
→ Roly Poly
→ Hopper Hill
→ Switchback

→ All other trails remain OPEN.

→ Expect congestion and limited parking near the Rally Center on Sunday. The Pennington boat landing will remain open for anglers.

06/12/2026

Jeff of the Midwest Mountain Bike Fest and our buds at Lazer Sports donated the helmet. Crew partners All-Ways Painting funded the custom wrap, and our friends at Paint by Pisgah in North Carolina made it one-of-a-kind.

Want it? You’ll have to win it at the Trail Builder’s Bash - CLMTB Crew Fundraiser next Saturday at Trailside Tavern 5-10pm!