Cuyuna, Minnesota MTB Trip

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 yoga by the lake!

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.

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 daily trail rides, geared to participants’ fitness/ability levels. Riders need to be fit enough to ride at least 10 miles of singletrack per day.

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 shorter, easier routes, the trip leaders can handcraft a bike itinerary to suit your needs. Daily riding mileage will range from 10 to 20 miles, depending on each group’s fitness and skill level.

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 own 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 at Red Raven Bike Shop for a safety bike check and registration check-in between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Friday, May 29. The group will head out at 1:00 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 PM, following the morning ride (option to stay longer and ride through the afternoon)!

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: $280

Price Schedule: A $50 price hike will take effect after May 15, 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

Coach Kim Rudd is a Level 2 BICP (Bike Instructor Certification Program) Certified Coach Instructor with over 30 years of mountain bike racing experience and 20 years of coaching. She enjoys empowering and encouraging women of all ages to become confident in their riding abilities. Kim also enjoys taking adventure gravel bikepacking trips with her husband Craig.

Janna Aune