Women’s Cuyuna Mountain Bike Trip
May 29 – 31, 2026
- Enjoy guided rides on the 70 miles of singletrack mountain bike trails hidden in the Northwoods of Cuyuna, Minnesota. Cuyuna is ranked among the best mountain biking destinations in the US. With 6,000 acres of Mother Nature’s best man-made creation, you’ll never forget. There are bike trails for all skill levels—from beginner to expert, easy to technical. Participants will be divided into fitness/ability groups to ensure everyone is challenged.
- Learn new mountain bike skills from our trained coaches as you take in the views of crystal clear mine lakes surrounding Cuyuna State Park. Trip leaders will teach fundamental mountain bike skills, as well as intermediate progression skills for more advanced riders.
- Relax with your new bike friends at one of Crosby’s excellent restaurants. The trip includes post-ride appetizers and beverages along with a bike maintenance clinic.
LODGING
Enjoy your bike-in, bike-out lodging from Crosby Lofts. Crosby Lofts is ideally placed to provide front-row access to what Outside Magazine recognizes Cuyuna as one of the top 26 places in the world to visit. Excellent dining options, including a wood-fired pizza restaurant, Thai cuisine, a farm-to-fork kitchen, artisanal ice cream, a brewery, and a cocktail lounge surround Downtown Crosby.
MTB/ABILITY EXPERIENCED REQUIRED
Endurance Adventures requires all participants to have previous mountain biking experience, feel confident in executing fundamental mountain biking skills, and be enthusiastic about multi-day riding. We will have riding groups for the daily trail rides geared towards participants’ fitness/ability levels.
The trip will focus on exploring the trails in Cuyuna and gaining new mountain biking skills. Trip leaders will divide women into smaller groups based on riding ability, ensuring everyone has an enjoyable experience. If you prefer to ride easier and shorter routes, the trip leaders can handcraft a bike itinerary to suit your needs. Daily riding mileage will range between 10 and 20 miles, depending on the fitness/skill level of each group.
MTB SKILLS INSTRUCTION SESSIONS
Participants can register for one of the fundamental mountain bike skills or the intermediate/advanced progression instruction sessions.
Beginner/Intermediate Skills Coaching Group: This session will include instruction on performing the fundamental mountain bike skills, including neutral/ready positions, bike/body separation, pedal position, eye movement, braking, steering, speed, gearing/cadence, timing/coordination, and pressure control. The class will introduce the skills of climbing, descending, ratcheting, riding straight lines, small circles/switchbacks, and rock dodging. Participants in this group will ride 5-10 miles per session.
Intermediate/Advanced Skills Coaching Group: This session will include an overview of the fundamental skills and an introduction to intermediate and advanced mountain bike skills, including front and rear wheel lift, level lift, high-speed cornering, track stand, and front lunge/drops. Participants in this group will ride 10 – 20 miles per session.
TRIP DETAILS
- Three nights’ lodging at the Crosby Lofts. Each room has the following sleeping options and will vary in price:
- Three to four occupants per room, each with their bed (some are bunk beds).
- Double occupancy with two queen beds
- Single room occupancy
- Three days of guided mountain bike rides hitting the best in Cuyuna with your trip leaders.
- Fundamental and progression biking skill instruction (first 20-30 minutes before our daily rides).
- Friday and Saturday dinner meals.
- Snacks, drinks, and appetizers during the rides and before dinner.
- Daily bike cleaning and lubrication are provided by your trip leaders if desired.
PARTICIPANTS RESPONSIBLE FOR
- Any ground transportation to the Crosby Loft on May 29 and return transportation home on Sunday, May 31. We will send out a carpool list for those who desire to connect for travel!
- All breakfast and lunch meals are at your own expense (a Coffee machine, microwave, and refrigerator are provided in each unit, along with the following amenities). We will also stop at various cafes for lunch on one of the rides! There are a variety of breakfast and lunch venues within walking distance of the Loft.
TRAVEL SCHEDULE
Arrival: All participants are responsible for arranging their ground transportation to the lodging venue. They should arrive for an afternoon safety bike check and registration check-in at Red Raven Bike Shop at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 29. The group will head out at 2:00 for our first skills and ride session at the Sagamore Bike Unit Trailhead.
Departure: The bike trip will conclude on Sunday, May 31, around 1:00 PM, following the morning ride.
TRIP COST
Each person will have their bed. Below are the various cost breakdowns for the number of people per room. You can request specific roommates on the registration form.
- Three or four-room occupancy: $585
- Double room occupancy: $650
- Single room occupancy: $840
- No lodging: $360( includes two dinner meals and all camp activities)
- No Lodging or Food: $260
Price Schedule: A $100 price hike will take effect after March 1, 2026.
REGISTRATON
You can request a detailed itinerary and more information at the link below (space is limited to 16 participants). All registrations are non-refundable. Please see our refund policy here: Refund Policy and Travel Insurance.
MEET YOUR TRIP LEADERS
Kim Rudd
Kim Rudd founded Endurance Adventures in 2022. Her passion for Nordic skiing began while she was racing in high school and was exposed to the famous Minnesota Finlandia. She continued to ski race in college at Bemidji State University, where she met her soulmate and adventure partner, Craig Rudd. Kim has enjoyed racing for Team Rossignol for thirty years in various ski marathons around the Midwest and internationally. She also enjoys mountain biking, canoeing and stand-up paddling (SUP) adventures, and coaching youth and adults at the Loppet Foundation. Kim is certified as a Level 200 BICP and Level 200 USSA Nordic coach. She is excited to share her passion for travel, cycling, and Nordic skiing with other like-minded people!
Christine England
Christine England, a dedicated mountain biking coach and instructor from North Carolina, moved to Minnesota 25 years ago. She holds various certifications, including BICP Level 2 and MCA Level 3, and coaches with organizations like the Loppet Foundation, Endurance United, DrtPdlrs and 612mtb (Minneapolis) Middle/High School teams. Christine’s passion is skills-based instruction, aiming to build confidence and fun for riders, while also promoting women’s and girls cycling, including through her role as the Minnesota Cycling AssociationGRRLS Lead.