The Grind Mountain Bike Race

The Grind Mountain Bike Race Race The Grind The GRIND is an off-road cycling event that that takes place at Giants Ridge Recreation Area on Labor Day weekend.

Both the long (35 mile) and short (18 mile) mountain bike race courses utilize the most scenic and challenging terrain in Minnesota’s Iron Range. Expect tough climbs, fast descents, varied terrain with rocks, roots, creeks, & plenty of passing opportunities. This race will test your skills as you wind through cross country trails, ski runs, snowmobile trails, and rugged mining roads. Whether you’r

e a first timer, a weekend warrior, or a pro racer, you can count on having an amazing experience. Cyclocross race under the lights is a 30 or 45 minute race Saturday evening. The course will be incorporating the ski runs, double track, and whatever else we happen to find on the resort. There will be a mix of obstacles and trail set-ups to ensure no one bike has any advantage over other. Any type of bicycle is welcome, but a MTB or CX bike will do best. This is a great race to try the sport as a beginner or an early pre season race for the upcoming season. For more information visit www.racethegrind.com

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New Perks Alert for GRIND Participants! Get ready to ride hard and chill harder at the 2025 GRIND Bike Festival, happeni...
07/25/2025

New Perks Alert for GRIND Participants!

Get ready to ride hard and chill harder at the 2025 GRIND Bike Festival, happening August 15-16 (with Race Day on the 16th)! 🎉

All registered GRIND participants receive:
→2 FREE Gravity Park vouchers
→15% off lodging at The Lodge at Giants Ridge

Whether you’re taking on the:
Long GRIND – 35 miles
Short GRIND – 19 miles
Junior GRIND – 5 miles
Miner’s Race – just for the kids
…you’re in for an epic weekend of trails, thrills, and unforgettable moments.

Giants Ridge is the place to be for racing, live music, family fun, and more!

Tag your ride crew, book your stay, and we’ll see you at the starting line!

Bring the Whole Family to the GRIND Bike Festival—August 15-16Looking for family-friendly fun during race weekend? We’ve...
07/23/2025

Bring the Whole Family to the GRIND Bike Festival—August 15-16

Looking for family-friendly fun during race weekend? We’ve got you covered at the Kids Activity Zone – proudly sponsored by Fairview Range – the perfect pit stop for little adventurers (and parents too!).

Saturday Activities Include:
🎨 Face Painting
🎯 Yard Games
🚲 Strider Course
💦 Dunk Tank (yes, really!)

While the kids are having a blast, kick back and enjoy live music, cheer on the racers, or even take on the challenge yourself:

Race Options:
Long GRIND – 35 miles
Short GRIND – 19 miles
Junior GRIND – 5 miles
Miner’s Race – just for the kids!

Giants Ridge Bike Festival: August 15-16

Live Music, food & festival fun both days | Race day & Kids Activity Zone are on Saturday!

Don’t miss out on a weekend full of adventure, excitement, and family fun. Huge thanks to Fairview Range for making the Kids Activity Zone possible!

Tag your crew and mark your calendars!

Little Legs, Big Adventure! Bring the kiddos to the GRIND Bike Festival for the Miners & Mini Miners Races — designed ju...
07/19/2025

Little Legs, Big Adventure!

Bring the kiddos to the GRIND Bike Festival for the Miners & Mini Miners Races — designed just for our youngest riders!

It’s all about smiles, pedals, and finish line high-fives. 🏁

The perfect way to introduce kids to the fun and excitement of mountain bike racing!
→PLUS: A strider course available all festival long for our tiniest shredders!

📍 Giants Ridge
📆 August 15 & 16 (Race day Saturday)
🎉 Live music, food, vendors & festival vibes all weekend long
🏨 Plus: 15% off lodging at The Lodge for racers!

Long GRIND | 35 miles
Short GRIND | 19 miles
Junior GRIND | 5 miles
Miner’s race for the kids

Festival fun includes food, free music, face painting, dunk tank & more — a weekend the whole family will love.

Don’t miss this family-friendly highlight of the summer!

👉 Learn more & stay updated: giantsridge.com/race-the-grind/

Ready to Race — Without Going Full Beast Mode? The GRIND Bike Festival is less than 30 days away!  Join us at the GRIND ...
07/17/2025

Ready to Race — Without Going Full Beast Mode? The GRIND Bike Festival is less than 30 days away!

Join us at the GRIND and take on the Short GRIND — a fun, fast-paced cross-country mountain bike race that’s big on thrill without the brutal mileage.

Whether you’re a first-time racer or just looking for a lighter challenge, the Short GRIND offers a scenic course packed with flow, fun, and forest adventure — all the energy of the full GRIND, in a shorter dose.

📍 Giants Ridge
📆 August 15 & 16 (Race day Saturday)
🎉 Live music, food, vendors & festival vibes all weekend long
🏨 Plus: 15% off lodging at The Lodge for racers!

Long GRIND | 35 miles
Short GRIND | 19 miles
Junior GRIND | 5 miles
Miner’s race for the kids

Not ready for 35 miles? No problem. Crush the Short GRIND and still earn bragging rights. 💪

🎟️ Registration is open: giantsridge.com/race-the-grind/

Think You’re Tough Enough? Prove it at The GRIND Bike Festival! 💪Take on the toughest 35 miles in Minnesota at The GRIND...
07/12/2025

Think You’re Tough Enough? Prove it at The GRIND Bike Festival! 💪

Take on the toughest 35 miles in Minnesota at The GRIND Bike Festival, Minnesota’s most thrilling cross-country mountain bike race happening August 16th at Giants Ridge!

Not quite ready to go full beast mode? No problem — we’ve got the Short, Junior GRIND, & Miner’s options for riders of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re racing for glory or just the thrill of the ride, there’s a challenge waiting for you on our legendary trails.

Make it a weekend getaway! FREE Live Music on Friday & Saturday, plus racers get 15% off their stay at The Lodge at Giants Ridge — the perfect basecamp for rest, recovery, and relaxation.

Mark your calendar, grab your bike, and get ready for the GRIND.

👉 Register now and learn more:
bikesignup.com/Race/MN/Biwabik/GRIND

SAVE THE DATE – THE GRIND RETURNS BIGGER & BETTER!Get ready, riders — The GRIND at Giants Ridge returns August 15–16, 20...
04/15/2025

SAVE THE DATE – THE GRIND RETURNS BIGGER & BETTER!

Get ready, riders — The GRIND at Giants Ridge returns August 15–16, 2025, and this year we’re leveling up! What was once a one-day race is now a full-blown two-day mountain bike festival packed with epic rides, live music, great food, vendors, family fun, and more.

Whether you’re racing the 19-mile Short GRIND or the 35-mile Long GRIND, cheering on your kids in one of our youth-friendly races, or just soaking up the festival vibes at the base, it’s two days of Northwoods adrenaline and celebration you won’t want to miss.

🗓️ Registration opens May 1st

📍 Full details at giantsridge.com/race-the-grind

Don’t miss your chance to ride, race, and celebrate at The GRIND!

Long GRIND35.2 miles | 2,751 ft climb | -2,754 ft decentShort GRIND19.3 miles | 777 ft climb | -774 ft decent🚴🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♀️🚴...
08/13/2024

Long GRIND
35.2 miles | 2,751 ft climb | -2,754 ft decent

Short GRIND
19.3 miles | 777 ft climb | -774 ft decent

🚴🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♀️

Course marking is underway! It’s not too late to register!
08/12/2024

Course marking is underway! It’s not too late to register!

08/09/2024
If you're feeling the need for some FUEL during the race we have TWO Aid stations set up on the course!Aid Station 1 app...
08/04/2024

If you're feeling the need for some FUEL during the race we have TWO Aid stations set up on the course!

Aid Station 1 approx. mile 8
Aid Station 2 (long GRIND) miles 19 & 25 (go pass both times)

Perks of Registering to race the GRIND✅Sense of accomplishment for completing a really tough thing✅FREE brand new GRIND ...
08/02/2024

Perks of Registering to race the GRIND

✅Sense of accomplishment for completing a really tough thing
✅FREE brand new GRIND Shirt
✅Totally FREE Rock the Ridge concert ticket (Friday Night)
✅Beautiful backdrop of the Superior National Forest during the race
✅Don't forget those free fist bumps from Benji!

PLUS if you haven't biked enough on GRIND day, a gravity ticket is only $25 that day!

Your annual mud bath is coming up. Time to register! 16 days until the GRIND!LONG | SHORT | JUNIOR
08/01/2024

Your annual mud bath is coming up. Time to register!

16 days until the GRIND!

LONG | SHORT | JUNIOR

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