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NEW DATES.
SAME GREAT RACE.

Minnesota's premier mountain biking event with races for expert to beginner riders! This is mountain biking at its best. Whether you're a road biking spandex warrior, free-ridin' adrenaline junkie, or a family craving adventure, good times are guaranteed. Get ready to celebrate Duluth's world-class bike trails with three days of action-packed events!

Drawing Winners: Graham W. ($500), Jill S. ($1,000), Tony H. (Salsa Bike)

July 18-20, 2025

CHAINLESS
DOWNHILL

Ditch the chain for this INTERMEDIATE downhill ride of glory. No pedaling - just fun!

BEGINNER
ENDURO

this race includes 2 timed downhill stages. this race is for racers of a beginner skill.

INTERMEDIATE
ENDURO

this race includes 4 timed downhill stages across blue and black rated trails. this race is set to accommodate riders with intermediate skills.

ADVANCED
ENDURO

7 timed stages. double black diamond trails. technical riding. this is what the advanced enduro is all about. this race is designed for advanced and experienced riders.

YOUTH
DOWNHILL

participate in an official downhill race with a pace that's beginner friendly for ages 15 and under. this course is designed for youth with basic mountain bike handling skills.

ADVANCED
DOWNHILL

Calculated Risk - one of the premier gravity trails in minnesota! this race takes you down 3,500 feet of trail in 2-3 minutes.

MISSION CREEK ROLLOUT CROSS-COUNTRY

this race is designed for riders of all levels. riders will find a curated loop of green trails that end at the base of spirit mountain.

NORTHERN EXPOSURE
TRAIL

this race will test the skill and fitness of even the most experienced riders. this course covers the same trail as the partial, with advanced/expert loops along the way.

PARTIAL EXPOSURE ADVENTURE TRAIL

this race is for riders of all skill levels. this is a green level trail with many sustained climbs and descents ending at spirit mountain.

KIDS STRIDER
BIKE

ADULT STRIDER
BIKE

A free race designed for kids! bring your own helmet and borrow or ride a strider through the course in the vendor village.

don't let the kids have all the fun! grab a strider bike and your helmet for an all out race sure to be full of laughs.

RIDE. RIP. REPEAT.

With over $400,000 given back to the local community and bike trails, Bike Duluth Festival aims to provide an action-packed weekend for families with safety and fun in mind.

Spirit Mountain

Family Fun

Awards

Safety

Grunge Wall
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