The Wild Ride Mountain Bike Festival celebrates the great sport of mountain biking by providing a safe, fun, festive atmosphere where experienced and beginning riders get a chance to ride some of the best mountain bike trails in the state.
This family-friendly festival includes bikes to demonstrate, build-your-skills sessions, gear talks, fix-it clinics, bike games, group rides, timed competitive events, kids’ activities, and great food and beer.
New in 2017, there will be a best beard and best flannel outfit contests.
For more information, call 651-554-6532.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: West Trailhead, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Admission: Free.
Food: Food and beer available to purchase from Blue Door Pub.
Event partners:
Gateway Cycle
Otso Cycles
North Star Mountain Bike Guides
HED Cycling
Penn Cycle
Valley Bike and Ski
One on One Bicycle Studio
Seven Spokes Bike Shop
Erik’s Bike – Board – Ski
Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists
Blue Door Pub
Bike brands available to demo:
Giant
Felt
Norco
Santa Cruz Bicycles
Trek Bicycle
Specialized Bicycles
Strider Bikes
Parking: Free onsite. Overflow parking available at the School of Environmental Studies, 12155 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley.
Lodging: Stay overnight at the Lebanon Hills Campground — just across the road, and south about half mile from the event grounds.