Women’s Cuyuna Mountain Bike Trip
June 13 – 15, 2025
- 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 break into fitness/ability groups so that 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 the fundamental mountain bike skills along with intermediate progression skills for the 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 perfectly placed to provide front-row access to what Outside Magazine recognizes Cuyuna as one of the top 26 places in the world to visit. Downtown Crosby is surrounded by excellent dining including wood-fired pizza, Thai food, a farm-to-fork kitchen, artisan 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 stoked about multi-day riding! We will have riding groups geared towards participants fitness/ability levels for the daily trail rides.
The focus of the trip will be exploring the trails in Cuyuna and gaining new mountain biking skills. Trip leaders will split women into smaller riding ability groups so everyone can have an enjoyable experience. If you desire to ride easier and shorter routes, the trip leaders can handcraft a bike itinerary to fit your needs! Daily riding mileage will range between 10 – and 20 miles depending on each group’s fitness/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 dodge. 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 along with 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
- Two nights lodging at the Crosby Lofts Each room has the following sleeping options and will vary on price:
- Three to four occupancy per room each having your own beds ( some are bunked).
- 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).
- Saturday dinner meal at one of Crosby’s local restaurants.
- Appetizers/beverages on the outside deck above the Loft building before dinner meals.
- Daily bike clean/lube provided by your trip leaders if desired.
PARTICIPANTS RESPONSIBLE FOR
- Any ground transportation to the Crosby Loft on June 13 along with return transportation home on Sunday, June 15. We will send out a carpool list for those who desire to connect for travel!
- All breakfast and lunch meals are on your own (Coffee machine, microwave , and refrigerator are 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 from the Loft.
TRAVEL SCHEDULE
Arrival: All participants are responsible for ground transportation to the lodging venue. Participants should arrive for a late morning ride at 1 PM at the Sagamore Bike Unit Trailhead on Friday, June 13.
Departure: The bike trip will end on Sunday, June 15 at 3 pm.
TRIP COST
Each person will have their own bed. Below are the various cost breakdowns for how many people per room. You can request specific roommates on the registration form.
- Three or four/room occupancy: $500
- Double room occupancy: $565
- Single room occupancy: $750
- No lodging: $325 ( includes everything else in the camp accept lodging)
REGISTRATON
Request a detailed itinerary and more information at the below link (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
Endurance Adventures was founded by Kim Rudd. Her passion for Nordic skiing started while racing in high school and being 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 the past thirty years in various ski marathons around the Midwest and internationally. She also enjoys mountain biking and canoe/SUP adventures along with coaching youth and adults at the Loppet Foundation. Kim is certified as a level 200 BICP coach along with Level 200 USSA Nordic coach. She is excited to share her passion for travel, cycling, and Nordic skiing with other like-minded people!
Jen Rudie
I originally dabbled in mountain biking back in the 80’s, but I made a more permanent shift in 2016. After some time in the saddle and a few technical clinics, I decided to become certified as a Level 1 NICA coach and assisted in coaching my son’s high school mountain biking team. In 2022, I received my certification as a BICP Level 1 Fundamentals Instructor and have coached clinics for the Loppet Cycle Works, the Superior Cycling Association and Unruly Women. My goal as a coach is to provide you with the skills that will build your confidence on the bike and in the woods. There is so much fun to be had, and I want to help you get out there!