Cuyuna MTB Weekend

Fall colors, crystal clear lakes and mountain biking, does it get any better? Join North Star Mountain Bike Guides for a weekend tailored to advanced beginner through intermediate mountain bikers looking to explore the trails of Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area in a guided atmosphere. This weekend is about enjoying the beautiful trails of Cuyuna, socialization, food, and relaxation. Each day includes a guided mountain bike ride and lunch.

The Riding
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area is known for its red dirt trails that overlook the mining lakes of Northern Minnesota. Each day North Star Mountain Bike Guides will plan a three-hour ride, taking all the guesswork out of map reading and choosing which trails to ride. The riding will be on mostly green (beginner) and blue flow (intermediate) trails, and will include favorites such as Bobsled and Sidewinder. Options will always be available for those looking for more challenge on black (advanced) trails.

After a morning of riding, we will pedal to Red Raven Bike Cafe in Crosby for a well earned lunch. Guests will order a la carte from Red Raven’s variety of hot and cold sandwiches, espresso drinks, teas, beer and wine. Red Raven can accommodate dietary restrictions and prepare any sandwich as a salad. All lunch costs, including beer, wine and tip, is included in your weekend package.

Package Options
All-Inclusive Private Queen Room $350.00
This package is for the rider looking to focus on riding and relaxing. One private queen bedroom with a shared bath is available in this 3-bedroom guest home in Ironton, just a short distance from local restaurants, Cuyuna Brewing Company, and Serpent Lake. This home features a deck, backyard firepit, and secure bike storage.

Upon arrival Friday night, guests will be met with an assortment of appetizers and drinks (alcoholic and non) as they settle in. A fresh, hot breakfast will be prepared each day by North Star Mountain Bike Guides (dietary restrictions will gladly be accommodated). On trail nutrition and hydration from TrailNuggets and Tailwind Nutrition will be provided for all guests. Lunch at Red Raven Bike Cafe with beverages is also included on Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturday, those wishing to participate in a group dinner will head to Rafferty’s Pizza at 6:30pm, guests can also feel free to cook dinner in the home’s kitchen. Please note dinner is not included in the package cost.

All-Inclusive Queen Room Add-On: Share a Room with a Friend
Save $75.00 per person when you book with a friend and share the queen bedroom. Please note there is only one queen bed in the room.

All-Inclusive Shared Room with Twin Bed $325.00
This package includes your own bed in shared sleeping area with a shared bath. Each bed is an extra long twin bed with a memory foam mattress, there are four twin beds total in the shared sleeping area.
This guest home is located in Ironton, just a few blocks from the Rally Center trailhead and a short distance from local restaurants, Cuyuna Brewing Company, and Serpent Lake. This home features a deck, backyard firepit, and secure bike storage.

Upon arrival Friday night, guests will be met with an assortment of appetizers and drinks (alcoholic and non) as they settle in. A fresh, hot breakfast will be prepared each day by North Star Mountain Bike Guides (dietary restrictions will gladly be accommodated). On trail nutrition and hydration from TrailNuggets and Tailwind Nutrition will be provided for all guests. Lunch at Red Raven Bike Cafe with beverages is also included on Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturday, those wishing to participate in a group dinner will head to Rafferty’s Pizza at 6:30pm, guests can also feel free to cook dinner in the home’s kitchen. Please note dinner is not included in the package cost.

Just the Basics $200.00
We understand not everyone wants to stay in a house full of strangers, or may prefer to sleep under the stars. Our Just the Basics package offers riders guided riding, on trail nutrition and hydration from TrailNuggets and Tailwind Nutrition, and lunch at Red Raven Bike Cafe with beverage of choice. On Saturday, those wishing to go for dinner with the group should meet at Rafferty’s at 6:30pm.

Tentative Weekend Schedule

Friday, September 27
5:00pm – on Check-in at Guest House for All-Inclusive guests

Saturday, September 28
9:30am – 12:30pm Guided ride (please meet at guest house at 9:15am, address to be provided)
12:45pm – 2:00pm Lunch at Red Raven Bike Cafe
2:00pm – on On your own time
6:30pm – 8:00pm Dinner at Rafferty’s (optional)
8:00pm – on On your own time and backyard s’mores at the firepit

Sunday, September 29
9:30am – 12:30pm Guided ride (please meet at guest house at 9:00am, address to be provided)
12:45pm – 2:00pm Lunch at Red Raven Bike Cafe and weekend wrap-up

For more information or to register please visit www.northstarmtb.org/trips

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