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FESTIVAL EVENTS – A mountain biker’s paradise with events for the whole family!

 

BIKE DULUTH FEST GEAR AVAILABLE ONLINE!


Whether you come out to compete in races, ride for fun, or just to spectate – be prepared for a weekend full of energy and fun! Festival and kids activities are FREE to all! 

Registration and signed waivers required for races. All events and races are subject to weather and trail conditions and may be adjusted as needed. Race times to be determined.

2023 Bike Duluth Festival Raffle

Purchase a $20.00 Raffle Ticket prior to or at the 2023 Bike Duluth Festival for your chance to win this bike!

1st Place Prize: Santa Cruz 5010 5 C MX 23 LG Red GX AXS – a $8,399.00 value!
2nd Place Prize: $1,000 cash
3rd Place Prize: $500.00 cash

Winner will be drawn 5:00pm on Saturday, July 8th. Need not be present to win.

To purchase: Visit Ski Hut (1032 E 4th St, Duluth, MN 55805)
or connect with us through the Contact Us Page or via email at [email protected]


Friday, July 7 - 2023

Spirit Mountain

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  • Early Registration/Check-in - 9:30am - 7:00pm

    Stop by Spirit Mountain’s Grand Avenue Chalet between 9:30am – 7:00pm to check-in, receive your race number, and/or register for the weekend races. Day-of registration is available at increased event weekend pricing. Participants are encouraged to pre-register online to receive the best pricing prior to the festival weekend.

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  • Pre-Riding - 10:00am - 7:00pm

    Pre-ride the festival trails and enjoy food and beverages at Spirit Mountain’s Grand Avenue Chalet. Discounted lift tickets are only available through your on-line race registration. Full price lift tickets are available for purchase at the Spirit Mountain Chalet. Lift tickets will be needed to pre-ride Friday, Saturday, and Sunday’s races if you would like to use the lift during that time.

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  • Race Spectating - 5:00pm - 7:00pm

    Come out and watch the Friday night fun for free! Friday’s races include the Chainless Downhill race and costume contest (5:00pm) and the Adult Strider Races (6:30pm). That’s right – adults racing on kid bikes!

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  • Awards Ceremonies - All Day

    Celebrate and congratulate this year’s race winners! Award ceremonies occur approximately 20 minutes after the closing of each race.

 

Saturday, July 8 - 2023

Spirit Mountain

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  • Registration/Check-in - 7:00am - 5:30pm

    Stop by Spirit Mountain’s Grand Avenue Chalet between 7:00am and 5:30pm to check-in, receive your race number, and/or register for the weekend races. Day-of registration is available at increased event weekend pricing. Participants are encouraged to pre-register online to receive the best pricing prior to the festival weekend.

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  • Opening Ceremony - 8:00am

    The Opening Ceremony beginning at 8:00am introduces Saturday’s main events and gives further race updates.

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  • Vendor Village and Demo Town - 9:30am - 6:00pm

    Booths from Ski Hut, COGGS, Spirit Mountain, Specialized, Smith, Oakley, Yardi, and more!

    Beverages and food available on-site from Spirit Mountain.

    Demos will be available. Check out all the new gear, products, and local companies.  All at NO COST!  Find the bike you’ve been waiting for, gain advice, or ask questions; take advantage of this FREE bike demo and vendor village!

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  • Silent Auction - 10:00am - 6:00pm

    Stop in to Spirit Mountain’s Grand Avenue Chalet. Items provided by our sponsors and local businesses, from bike gear to brewery swag. Browse at your leisure and be sure to check back in case you get outbid!

    Bidding takes place on Clickbid! You do not need to be present to win.

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  • Kids Races and Activities - 11:00am - 3:00pm

    FREE to participate! Bring your own helmet and bike/strider or borrow one of ours!

    Kids Activities Area: Ongoing events include short obstacle courses and bike game activities. Kids can time themselves or just run the courses for fun! Try our bike wheel gyroscope and feel the science of angular momentum.

    Fire Department Water Truck: Beat the heat with a spray from a fire truck!

    Bike and Helmet Decorating: Decorate bikes and helmets with provided supplies!

    Bike Parade: Show off those freshly decorated bikes and helmets by participating in the bike parade through the Vendor Village!

    Kids Strider Race: Short races on Spirit’s kids’ dirt track near the Vendor Village. Strider bikes are great for basic bike beginners as kids use their little legs to push forward and stay balanced!

    Kids “Downhill” Race: Kids can test their skills on this kids’ course near the Vendor Village!

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  • Race Spectating - 8:30am - 6:30pm

    Come out and watch the fun for free! Saturday’s races include the Partial Exposure (8:30am), Northern Exposure (8:30am), Intermediate Enduro (9:00am), Advance Enduro (9:00am), Youth Downhill (1:00pm), and the Short Track Cross Country (5:30pm).

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  • Awards Ceremonies - All Day

    Celebrate and congratulate this year’s race winners! Award ceremonies occur approximately 20 minutes after the closing of each race.

 

Sunday, July 9 - 2023

Spirit Mountain

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  • Registration/Check-in - 7:00am - 12:00pm

    Stop by Spirit Mountain’s Grand Avenue Chalet between 7:00am and 12:00pm to check-in, receive your race number, and/or register for the weekend races. Day-of registration is available at increased event weekend pricing. Participants are encouraged to pre-register online to receive the best pricing prior to the festival weekend.

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  • Awards Ceremonies - All Day

    Celebrate and congratulate this year’s race winners! Award ceremonies occur approximately 20 minutes after the closing of each race.

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  • Race Spectating - 8:30am - 2:00pm

    Come out and watch the fun for free! Sunday’s races include the MN Mountain Bike Series Cross Country, Beginner Enduro (8:30am), and Advanced Downhill (12:00pm).