2026 Midwest Mtb Fest: Bikes, Dirt + Community

Riders checking in and meeting friends at the Midwest Mtb Fest held at Rally Center

WHAT A WEEKEND.

The 2026 Midwest Mountain Bike Fest brought riders from across the region to Cuyuna June 19–21 for three days of bikes, red dirt, demos, skills, group rides, and plenty of time spent with good people.

At its heart, the Fest is about what makes mountain biking so special: community. No starting lines. No podiums. Just riders of all abilities getting together to ride, learn something new, try some really cool bikes, and experience Cuyuna.

Throughout the weekend, riders took on skills clinics and guided rides, checked out bikes and gear at the expo, tackled the Dirty Dozen, explored the trails, and connected with riders and brands from across the mountain bike community.

But some of the best parts weren't on the schedule. They were the conversations at the trailhead, new riding buddies, post-ride hangs, and familiar faces coming back to Cuyuna for another year.

That's what this weekend is really about.

Thank you to everyone who rode, volunteered, traveled, shared the stoke, and helped make the 2026 Midwest Mountain Bike Fest one to remember.

We'll see you back in the red dirt in 2027.

Jarrod Alder | Official photographer of the 2026 Midwest Mtb Fest + Trail Builder’s Bash

 

The Crew Vision

To be a year-round, universally accessible family-friendly cycling destination offering the highest quality trails and recreational experiences.

The Crew Mission

To provide and promote maintenance, stewardship, and advocacy for the mountain bike trail systems in the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area and within the Cuyuna Lakes region.

The Crew Values

We believe in respect, community, inclusivity, accessibility, wellness, sustainability, and fun.

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